Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Broward Estates (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients and deliver direct care under physician direction.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, setting goals, educating patients and families, supervising assistants, and coordinating with other disciplines to ensure patient-centered care. Candidates must graduate from an accredited OT program, hold a valid license, and

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• 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 clinical excellence.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Documentation

Patient care

Teamwork

Professionalism

Time management

Education

Graduated from accredited OT program

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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