Occupational Therapist On Call

Westminster Communities of Florida • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Westminster Baldwin Park, a new Active Living Community in Baldwin Park, has an open position for an Occupational Therapist, on call. We are a church-related not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults. We are an "EOE" and "Honor those who have served."

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Professional Licensure where required by state of law
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Meet ASHA requirements for the position.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• two years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process.
• Provide teaching and training to care giving staff.
• Involvement with the clinical program development.
• Supervise other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.
• Evaluate, identify and treat physical and cognitive deficits that interfere with the resident’s ability to perform daily life activities. Follow recommendations on MD’s orders.
• Design restorative programs and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment.
• Develop and enter Care Plans in the system for each of the resident’s needs. Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process.
• Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level