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 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitation programs for residents. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The OT will set achievable goals, monitor patient progress, and educate families about therapy methods while adhering to privacy and regulatory standards in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Active OT license/registration in the state of practice.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and goals.
• Establish and administer individualized treatment plans under physician direction.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Supervise and collaborate with OT Assistants and other disciplines to ensure quality care.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Time management

Education

Accredited OT program

OT license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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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