Occupational Therapist Full-time Job

Responsible for the overall day to day operations of occupational therapy services of the center. Ensures services are provided in coordination with other divisions, departments and nursing staff to ensure that quality care is provided and to support the goals and objectives of the company. Promotes wellness through the completion of patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a Home Health Agency caseload.

• Assess patients' progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies
• Review patients’ medical history and assess their condition and needs
• Evaluate patients' ability to do certain tasks
• Confer with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of a patient's care team
• Develop a treatment plan for patients with specific goals and tasks that will help them meet those goals
• Guide patients to perform tasks to meet their goals
• Demonstrate exercises that can help patients better perform everyday tasks and relieve pain
• Evaluate a patient’s home or workplace and identify potential improvements based on their needs
• Educate a patient’s family about how to help care for and accommodate them
• Recommend and teach patients how to use adaptive equipment that will help them with daily living, such as wheelchairs and eating aids
• Demonstrates working knowledge and application of Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement systems.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with patients, families, caregivers, team members, staff, customers, and supervisors.
• Participates in orientation of new staff as directed.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and under an established plan of care.
• Identify need for and make referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Provides training to patients, families, caregivers, and staff.

Requirements

Florida State ID

Social Security Card

Physical

PPD Test

BLS Basic Life Support Certification Required

State of Florida Occupational Therapist License Required

Minimum 1 Year Experience Preferred

Apply at:
1810 NE 153rd Street Suite 3
North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Monday- Friday 10 AM-2PM

Telephone 305-944-0663

Location: South Miami

Compensation: Depending on experience.
This is a full-time job.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $72.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami, FL 33162: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location