Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

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

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitative team. You will assess referred patients, design and implement individualized treatment plans, and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in a long-term care setting.

You will provide direct patient care, document progress, and educate patients and families on therapy approaches while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license/registration for the state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop treatment plans with goals based on capacity.
• Provide direct patient care and document progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and residents' rights.

Skills

Licensure/registration

Supervision

Geriatric care

Documentation

Patient care

Professionalism

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Punctuality

Confidentiality/HIPAA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

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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