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 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess patients requiring rehabilitation, develop treatment plans, and provide direct care under physician direction. The OT will educate families and document patient progress, while supervising therapy assistants and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited OT program, valid licensure, and experience in long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited OT program with a valid state license.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants is required.
• Geriatric/long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop individual treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and monitor patient progress.
• Document conditions, progress notes, re-certifications and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Supervision

Geriatric care

Documentation

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

OT degree

Licensed OT

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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