Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients and provide direct care to determine rehabilitation potential. You will develop and administer treatment plans with realistic goals under physician direction and document patient progress.

Responsibilities include supervising therapy assistants, maintaining thorough records, and educating patients and families in therapy methods while ensuring HIPAA confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for the state of practice.
• Experience overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document and record patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

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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