Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Lazy Lake (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess patients, establish treatment plans, and deliver direct care in a long-term care setting. You will supervise OT Assistants, maintain thorough documentation, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited OT program with a valid license and registration, and experience in geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license and state registration.
• Oversee and supervise OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care/geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and set goals based on patient capacity.
• Document conditions and educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Team supervision

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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