Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients needing rehabilitation, develop treatment plans, and supervise therapy assistants under physician direction.

The OT will document patient progress, set realistic goals, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team in a long-term care setting that values confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Licensed and registered OT in the practicing state.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Performs evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge paperwork.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality, professionalism, and adherence to hours.
• Performs duties as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Complies with confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential.
• Develop and administer a treatment plan with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress; maintain accurate records.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods and home programs.

Skills

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Education

OT license (state)

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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