Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Lazy Lake (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, design and manage rehabilitation plans, and set achievable goals under physician guidance.

You will document progress, educate families, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered therapy in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license/registration in the state of practice.
• Experience supervising OTAs is preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition, progress, and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Licensed OT

Supervise OTAs

Geriatric care

Documentation

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Accredited OT 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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