Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Palm Aire (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients and develop individualized rehabilitation plans. You will establish treatment goals and supervise OT Assistants, documenting progress and outcomes.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will educate patients and families, ensure compliance with confidentiality and regulatory standards, and uphold professional standards in long-term geriatric care.

Formación

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsabilidades

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Report to work on time and maintain professionalism.

Conocimientos

Clinical excellence

Documentation writing

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Educación

OT degree from accredited program

Descripción del empleo

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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