Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Ives Estates (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess patients and develop rehabilitation plans in a long-term care setting. The OT will provide direct patient care, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

Qualified candidates will hold a valid OT license, have experience in geriatric care, and be capable of supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must have a valid professional license for state of practice.
• Oversees and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Performs evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharge summaries.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic, achievable goals and document patient condition.

Skills

Licensed OT

LTC experience

Documentation

Team collaboration

Direct patient care

Education

Master of 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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