Occupational Therapist (OT) New Grads Welcome (Pahokee)

Evolve Therapy Services; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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 a compassionate Occupational Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Pahokee, FL. The role offers Full Time, Part Time, or PRN options and focuses on resident-centered OT care.

You will assess residents, develop and implement treatment plans, communicate with families and the interdisciplinary team, and supervise a COTA as needed, while ensuring proper documentation and compliant reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s).
• Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents to determine best intervention.
• Evaluate residents and develop treatment plans with goals.
• Communicate findings to residents, families, and team.
• Establish resident therapy schedules with the team.
• Provide OT per plan and document/bill services.
• Oversee COTA and ensure proper documentation and reimbursement.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary communication

Assessment & planning

Documentation & billing

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active OT license in Florida

Ongoing continuing education

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Pahokee, FL!

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

Job Type: Full Time, 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