Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Boulevard Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients, develop rehabilitation plans, and work under physician direction.

You will set goals, document progress, educate patients and families, supervise OT Assistants, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program and licensed.
• Valid professional license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehab needs.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment programs.
• Set realistic goals based on capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation writing

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Professionalism

Education

OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities Include:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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