Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Lake Forest (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 assess patients needing rehabilitation, develop and manage treatment plans, and guide patient progress within a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes supervisingOTAs, maintaining thorough documentation, and delivering patient-centered care in a long-term care setting. Licensure and an accredited OT program are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program.
• Must have a valid OT license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising OTAs is required.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehab potential.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with specific goals.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

OT License

Supervision

Long-term care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

EHR documentation

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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