Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Ives Estates (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess rehabilitation needs and develop individualized treatment plans for residents. You will establish goals based on patient capacity, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy approaches.

The role requires supervising OT Assistants and collaborating with the caregiving team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must be licensed and registered to practice in the state.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation/writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Ensure professionalism and timely attendance per schedule.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation writing

Patient service skills

Collaboration with disciplines

Supervising OT Assistants

Education

OT degree from accredited 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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