Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Roosevelt Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients in a long-term care setting. You will collaborate with the rehab team, supervise assistants, document progress, educate families, ensure HIPAA compliance, and contribute to discharge planning.

Qualified candidates hold an accredited OT degree and valid state license; experience in geriatric care is preferred, with strong documentation and patient-focused care as core

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.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service skills and clinical excellence.
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals per patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver best care.
• Documentation: evaluations, progress notes, re-certification, discharge.
• Report to work on time and maintain professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and residents' rights.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-focused care

Leadership supervision

Geriatric care

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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