Occupational Therapist (OT) In House SNF (New Grad Friendly) Pahokee

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve-Therapy-Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility to plan, organize, and direct therapy services ensuring high-quality resident care.

The role offers a flexible schedule including full-time, part-time, or PRN options; requires an OT degree and an active license in the practicing state, with ongoing education for licensure and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• OT degree is required for eligibility.
• Active OT license in the practicing state(s) must be maintained.
• Ongoing continuing education to keep licensure and certification current.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents regularly to identify best OT interventions.
• Evaluate residents and develop treatment plans with goals.
• Communicate findings and plans to residents, families, and the team.
• Establish therapy schedules with other team members.
• Document and bill OT services per plan.
• Oversee COTA and ensure compliant documentation and care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s)

Continuing education to maintain licensure

Job description

Job Position: Occupational Therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time (Flexible Schedule!), Part Time, or PRN

Job Purpose:

To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Job Functions:

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s)
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within

*Benefits based on Full Time Status