Occupational Therapist – Rehab Specialist & Team Lead

Westminster Oaks in; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (30 hours/week) to provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation for a general rehab caseload. The role includes teaching care-giving staff and participating in clinical program development.

The position requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure as required by law, with outpatient and inpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and state licensure as required by law.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Meets ASHA requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents to identify physical and cognitive deficits that affect daily living, following MD orders.
• Design restorative programs and train residents in adaptive equipment usage.
• Develop and enter Care Plans in the system for resident needs and maintain documentation.
• Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of discharge planning.
• Conduct admissions and routine screenings to determine therapy needs.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and supervise therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

ASHA requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Westminster Oaks is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (30 hours/week) to provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation for a general rehab caseload. The role includes teaching care-giving staff and participating in clinical program development.

The position requires a degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure as required by law, with outpatient and inpatient experience preferred.