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Westminster Palms Occupational Therapist-Part Time in Winter Park, Florida

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JOB SUMMARY

Provide 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. Continuous involvement with the clinical program development; supervise other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

  • Professional Licensure where required by state of law; two years clinical experience preferred.

  • 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.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Short Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Plans

  • Basic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary

  • Long Term Disability – premium paid by company

  • Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit-Sharing Plan

  • PTO TIME

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program & Resident Scholarship Fund

  • Discounted Meals

  • Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options

We are an "EOE" and "Honor those who have served."

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

  • Occupational Therapist
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