Occupational Therapist per Visit

BEFIT REHABILITATION, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 110 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits

Résumé du poste

BeFit Rehabilitation, LLC seeks a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) for per visit services in an ALF setting in St. Petersburg, FL.

You will evaluate and treat seniors to improve daily living activities, working closely with a healthcare team to deliver compassionate care. Ideal candidates have strong OT terminology knowledge and experience across care settings, with excellent communication for patients, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Florida OT license or eligibility required.
• Experience in varied care settings is preferred.
• Strong communication with patients and families.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provide direct patient care with therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Monitor progress and document changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and daily living strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of care and progress per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Lead exercise classes and participate in community events.
• Communicate effectively using medical terminology with the team.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

OT experience

Patient care

Communication

Description du poste

The Company

Looking for flexibility in your day?Driving all over town just to complete visits? Pressured to see too many patients in an acute setting to truly give the time and care needed for improvement? BeFit Rehabilitation solely focuses on providing rehab services to residents within assisted living facilities. We want our team to truly become a part of their dedicated community and bring quality of life to the residents beyond the gym. We have existing relationships in place with facilities all over the state and will be rapidly expanding over the next year. We look forward to having you join this exciting opportunity.

Job Overview

This role is for a per visit OT in an ALF setting in St Petersburg. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will perform OTEvaluations and Treatments to help Seniors improve their ability to perform daily activities.

Duties

• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provide direct patient care by guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Monitor patient progress and document changes in their condition or response to treatment.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, exercises, and strategies for improving daily living skills.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care and progress in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Actively lead exercise classes, participate in community events, and work collaboratively with community personnel
• Utilize medical terminology effectively when communicating with team members and documenting patient interactions.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology related to occupational therapy practices.
• Experience in acute care, outpatient, inpatient, clinic, or home health settings is highly desirable.
• Proficient in assisting patients with various therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Understanding of physiology and its application in rehabilitation processes.
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care while maintaining professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Requirements

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of Florida.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, ALF, or home health setting preferred.
• Knowledge of physiology and medical terminology essential for effective patient care.
• Familiarity with working with individuals with disabilities, including autism.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to perform discharge planning effectively to ensure continuity of care.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care that enhances the quality of life for patients.

Full benefits are available!

Join our team as a Certified Occupational Therapist where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.