Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Palace • Miami, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Luxury Senior Living Communities in Coral Gables, Kendall & Homestead are looking for an Occupational Therapist for its Palace Nursing Home & Rehab Center. The #1 Priority of this position is to provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by a physician, which can be safely provided in the home and to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Basic math skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in long-term care preferred.
• Spanish preferred.
• Responsible, self-motivated, punctual, resourceful, very accurate and detail-oriented.
• Flexible as to work schedule.
• Must be available to work on weekends, holidays & in emergencies.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Schedule residents for treatment and evaluations.
• Guide the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.
• Observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record to report to the physician the resident’s reaction to the treatment.
• Instruct the resident, family members and other health team personnel, when appropriate, in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies for the assigned area of the department/facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level