Occupational Therapist PRN

Volunteers of America - National Services; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) with discretionary contribution

Paid Time Off + Personal Days

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Get paid early

Referral bonuses & scholarship

Job summary

Preserve Rehab & Living Center, part of Volunteers of America - National Services, seeks an Occupational Therapist in Fort Myers, FL. The role delivers OT services per physician orders and participates in care planning for residents in a skilled nursing setting.

Pay ranges from $39.00 to $46.50 per hour, with options for PRN, part-time or full-time schedules. Benefits include health coverage, retirement, PTO, life insurance, and wellness incentives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by relevant boards.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an OT.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families and health team.
• Ability to understand medical terminology for OT documentation.
• Coordination and dexterity to use OT tools and teach residents.
• Ability to use computers for timekeeping and reports.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and provide OT per physician orders.
• Supervise OT assistants and rehab aides.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate OT services.
• Provide OT per written orders from physicians.
• Monitor delivery of OT to ensure quality performance.
• Maintain treatment records with progress notes and observations.
• Participate in care planning conferences.
• Communicate progress with Rehabilitation Director and team.
• Administer OT department personnel functions.
• Monitor department expenditures to budget.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology understanding

Dexterity

Computer literacy

Education

OT degree

Eligible for AOTA certification

Tools

Timekeeping software

Documentation software

Job description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.Join Preserve Rehab & Living Center as an OT in beautiful Fort Myers, FL. This is more than a job! It's a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we're dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive.

The Occupational Therapist provides ongoing therapy to residents in a timely manner per physician's orders. Communicate progress within the facility of resident progress. Evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains appropriate documentation of services including MDS responsibilities complying with State and Federal regulations.

Pay: $39.00 - $46.50/HR based on years of experienceSchedule: PRN, Part Time or Full Time

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you'll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• 1. Graduate from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, or is eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
• 2. A minimum of one year experience as an Occupational Therapist in a long-term care facility.
• 3. Ability to understand medical terminology and how it applies to Occupational Therapy in order to communicate effectively with residents, staff and physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports.
• 4. Coordination and dexterity necessary to manipulate tools and materials while instructing residents.
• 5. Adequate strength and endurance to meet physical demands involved in using equipment, tools and materials while instructing residents.
• 6. Must be licensed or registered in state as an Occupational Therapist.
• 7. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Evaluates residents and provides Occupational Therapy upon the written order of the resident's attending physician.
• 2. Manages and supervises the Occupational Therapy assistants and/or rehabilitation aides in direct resident/patient care and resident/patient-related activities.
• 3. Plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the Occupational Therapy offered by the department (i.e.: assist with scheduling, transportation, filing, and mailing).
• 4. Provides Occupational Therapy to the residents upon written order of the resident's attending physician
• 5. Supervises the delivery of Occupational Therapy Services on a regular basis to ensure an acceptable level of performance from Occupational Assistants.
• 6. Prepares and maintains treatment records with progress notes and observations
• 7. Participates in resident care planning conferences when needed to coordinate the care of the residents.
• 8. Communicate with Director of Rehabilitation and other health team members regarding resident/patient progress, problems and plans.
• 9. Administers personnel functions of the Occupational Therapy Department
• 10. Monitors monthly department expenditures to budget.
• 11. Performs other duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.

About Us

The Preserve Rehab & Living Center is a welcoming community located on The Preserve Assisted Living Campus in Fort Myers. We offer assisted living, memory support, 75 skilled nursing suites for long-term care, skilled nursing memory support, and skilled rehabilitation services, all designed to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a supportive environment. Located in the beautiful city of Fort Myers, the community provides a supportive and compassionate environment for residents at every level of care. The surrounding area offers easy access to Gulf Coast beaches, nature preserves, and a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural experiences that make Fort Myers a vibrant and desirable place to live and visit.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

This position requires compliance with Florida's Care Provider Background Screening process. Please see the Clearinghouse screening information here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.