Occupational Therapist PRN
Westminster Brand 051816•Jacksonville, FL
12d
About The Position
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is the Natural Choice in active living. We are a five-star facility located on beautiful Julington Creek in Northwest St. Johns County. We are currently looking for an on call Occupational Therapist . The position provides 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. EOE/DFWP "We honor those who have served."
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and 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
- Experience: Two years clinical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
