REHABILITATION THERAPIST - 67039385 - SUNLAND - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

State of Florida • Marianna, FL

23d

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Therapist is responsible for development and implementation of resident programming to complement, maintain and reinforce skill acquisition and reduction, in an effort to live, learn and work in the least restrictive environment. Ability to document and ensure documentation is completed as required. Individuals assigned to this position are responsible and accountable for the health, safety, security, and well-being of residents assigned under their respective supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a recreation or specialty area, such as art, dance, music, physical education.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of one of the allied health field disciplines or one of the rehabilitative sciences.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
• Ability to interview clients to identify needs.
• Ability to plan and conduct rehabilitation therapy programs.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to write evaluation and progress reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and implement advanced group and/or individualized therapeutic treatment.
• Document teaching data for instructional activities using appropriate data collection methods.
• Training residents involved in the design and implementation of individualized rehabilitative therapy programs used to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth and skills of the resident.
• Oversee the residents and staff in the classroom, outings, field trips and special events, engaging the resident in structured activities and provide informal activities as needed.
• Escort residents as needed or assigned, to or from classroom activities or to other program areas.
• Ensure the completion of documentation of treatment and instruction to include implementation of teaching programs.
• Ensure, monitor, and write monthly summaries indicating monthly progress according to data interpretation.
• Document significant behaviors, accident and incident reports etc. as required/directed.
• Develop and prepare instructional materials to maintain an orderly classroom setting that is neat, clean, and conducive to learning.
• Maintain attendance records and report monthly.
• Conduct assessments of residents to include writing: Individualized Program Plan (IPP) reports and summaries, active treatment summaries, discharge summaries and other reports as required.
• Develop annual goals that are based on assessment results and submit as required.
• Attend support plan meetings, active treatment meetings, staff meetings, in-service meetings, and consultations with other instructional or house staff concerning resident programming or progress.
• Monitor, motivate, and direct staff in resident service provision.
• Completes all required training.
• Maintain timesheet, ensuring accuracy and submit timely in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

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