Requisition #:215299
Location:Okeechobee, FL 34972
Category:Nursing
Salary:$46.50 - $56.25 per hour
Position Details
Position Overview
The Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination, and administration of quality occupational therapy services.
PRN visits needed Monday - Friday due to growth
Essential Job Functions
- Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician
- Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws
- Provide a written evaluation defining occupational therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment
- Provide a written Plan of Care for the nursing staff to provide continuing care
- Carry out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs
- Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others
- Administer care to ensure safety for the patient
- Stay updated on the patient's clinical condition
- Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
- Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff
- Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress on a weekly basis or as ordered
- Attends patient case conferences when requested. Attends and participates in in-services as indicated
- Supervises other personnel (COTA, HHA) when required
Requirements
- Occupational Therapy Master's Degree from an accredited university/program
- Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice
- Current CPR certification
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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