Ocupational Therapist

Ventura Services Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Beachside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Florida is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The role focuses on evaluating patients needing rehabilitation services and implementing individualized treatment programs in a long-term care and skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate has an accredited OT degree, an active license in the state, and experience supervising OT assistants.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license/registration in state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and writing skills.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Punctual, professional, and compliant with residents' rights.
• Performs evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehab needs.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with goals.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Geriatric care

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Job description:

Occupational Therapist

Beachside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking for talented full-time Occupational Therapists to join our ever-growing team.

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
• 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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

Long term care

Rehabilitation center/ Skilled nursing facility.

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