Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Broadview Park (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, document progress, and educate patients and families.

The role requires an accredited OT degree, state licensure, and the ability to supervise OT assistants while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and state registration.
• Oversees and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Conducts evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional conduct in line with HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Comply with confidentiality and professional standards while coordinating with the rehabilitation team.

Skills

Licensed OT

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Accredited OT program

State licensure

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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