Occupational Therapist, OT, PRN

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Hillsboro Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team, delivering direct patient care and developing individualized rehabilitation plans for short‑term patients.

Responsibilities include supervising OT Assistants, documenting patient progress, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring HIPAA and Residents' Rights compliance, and providing education to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and state registration.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and reliability in record-keeping.
• Evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation responsibilities.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual, professional, and adheres to scheduled hours.
• Performs duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic, achievable goals and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and families using appropriate therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to schedules.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient-centered care

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our team. Today, under new ownership, we are creating an inimitable, revitalizing Rehabilitation Environment to provide the short term patient with a luxurious, five-star experience that meets and exceeds all expectations.

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.

Shift Needs: All positions are available.

Background Screening Rrequirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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