Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Palm Aire (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients, develop and implement rehabilitation plans, and set goals aligned with the physician's directions to improve functional abilities.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborate with the care team, document patient progress, and educate patients and families while upholding confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Perform evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service skills and clinical excellence.
• Punctual, professional and adheres to hours.
• Complies with confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals under physician direction.
• Set realistic and achievable patient goals and document condition.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.

Skills

Licensed OT

Supervising OT Assistants

Geriatric care experience

Documentation writing

Patient service skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality/HIPAA

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

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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