Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lakeside Health Center•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

The Registered Occupational Therapist provides direct occupational therapy rehabilitation to patients following physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The therapist follows and develops treatment plans, establishes and modifies functional goals, evaluates care, and collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues. The position is PRN, with day shifts and weekend and holiday work indicated.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program with a BSOT or MSOT.
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal is optional thereafter.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current throughout employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy treatment to patients following physician referral and in accordance with treatment plans.
Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
Oversee and evaluate care provided by occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students.
Document care appropriately and promptly, and use therapy software accurately.
Communicate with patients, families, support departments, and interdisciplinary team members to plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Follow departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable post-acute care laws and regulations.
Perform duties in compliance with patient rights, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, company policies, and the Code of Conduct.
Assist with evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.