Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Sea Ranch Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and develop effective treatment plans. You will document patient progress, educate patients and families, and supervise OT Assistants to ensure high-quality geriatric care.

Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, maintain HIPAA-compliant records, and contribute to discharge planning while upholding professional standards and timely service.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Valid professional license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and discharge planning.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism per HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Develop and administer a treatment program with specific goals.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise OT Assistants.
• Adhere to confidentiality and report to Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geriatrics

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Clinical excellence

Team supervision

Education

OT degree or equivalent

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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