Occupational Therapist PRN

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Fort Myers, FL

11d•$39 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides timely therapy to residents according to physicians’ written orders. The role evaluates and treats residents, communicates their progress with families, physicians, the Director of Rehabilitation, and other health team members, and maintains treatment documentation, including MDS responsibilities, in compliance with state and federal regulations. The therapist also manages and supervises Occupational Therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides, coordinates department services, participates in care planning, handles department personnel functions, and monitors monthly expenditures against budget. The position is based at Preserve Rehab & Living Center in Fort Myers, Florida, a community offering long-term care, memory support, and skilled rehabilitation services. The position requires compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process.

Requirements

Graduate from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, or be eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
At least one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in a long-term care facility.
Ability to understand medical terminology and its application to Occupational Therapy, communicate effectively with residents, staff, and physicians, and prepare meaningful reports.
Coordination and dexterity necessary to manipulate tools and materials while instructing residents.
Adequate strength and endurance to meet the physical demands of using equipment, tools, and materials while instructing residents.
Licensed or registered as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
Ability to use computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation.
Compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and provide Occupational Therapy upon the written order of the attending physician.
Manage and supervise Occupational Therapy assistants and/or rehabilitation aides in direct care and resident-related activities.
Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate Occupational Therapy services offered by the department, including assisting with scheduling, transportation, filing, and mailing.
Supervise the delivery of Occupational Therapy services regularly to ensure an acceptable level of performance from Occupational Therapy assistants.
Prepare and maintain treatment records, progress notes, and observations.
Participate in resident care planning conferences as needed to coordinate care.
Communicate resident progress, problems, and plans to the Director of Rehabilitation and other health team members.
Administer personnel functions of the Occupational Therapy Department.
Monitor monthly department expenditures against budget.
Perform other duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
Communicate resident progress within the facility and with families, physicians, and other health team members.
Maintain appropriate documentation of services, including MDS responsibilities, in compliance with state and federal regulations.