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 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to assess and treat residents in a geriatric care setting. You will develop and administer rehabilitation plans, document progress, and educate patients and families on therapy strategies under physician direction.

Ideal candidates will have strong documentation skills, state OT licensure, and experience with long-term care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs and develop treatment plans.
• Establish and administer goal-oriented treatment programs tailored to patient capacity.
• Document patient status and progress; maintain timely progress notes and discharge documents.
• Educate patients and families on therapy approaches and home programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care and professional standards.

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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