Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

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

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and to establish and administer treatment programs under physician direction.

The role includes goal setting, patient and family education, and documentation of patient condition and progress, with collaboration across disciplines to deliver patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• 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.
• Documentation and discharge documentation experience.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• HIPPA confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and establish treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and set realistic goals according to patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition, progress, and educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

OT license

Clinical supervision

Documentation skills

Geriatric care experience

Professionalism

Education

OT degree from accredited 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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