Occupational Therapist, OT Full Time, Part Time and PRN

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Twin 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 referred patients and develop targeted rehabilitation plans. You will lead direct patient care, set achievable goals, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

Ideal candidates have an OT degree from an accredited program, an active license for the state, and experience in long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills and ability to produce evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Adheres to confidentiality, HIPAA and residents' rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and plan treatment.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Document patient condition, progress, and outcomes; educate patients and families.
• Coordinate with physicians and other disciplines to optimize care.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and ensure quality services.

Skills

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Time management

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

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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