Occupational Therapist, (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT) Job Location: Aviata at Countryside, Palm Harbor, Florida Address: 3825 Countryside Blvd. Palm Harbor, FL 34684 Job Type: Part time & PRN, Full time & part time – $38-$53 per hour (or $53-$60 per hour for PRN). Pay is based on years of experience. Do you thrive in a family/team environment and desire to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your skills? Are you caring and compassionate? If this sounds like you, let's talk! Benefits Pay rate: Competitive. Access to online learning 24/7 401k with a match! Major Responsibilities Establish and perform treatment programs for assigned residents. Audit documentation, ensuring timely completion and compliance. Update OT plan of care for residents when clinically appropriate. Email patient updates to appropriate personnel in addition to providing paper instructions. Oversee treatments executed by COTA’s for clinical appropriateness, upgrading skills when necessary. Report resident progress in meetings, attend care plans and actively participate in the facility Medicare UR meetings. Enter daily digital billing information and clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Update physician order recommendations. Timely follow up with interdisciplinary team when communicating patient issues and changes. Charts by paper and digitally note in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the therapy provided to the residents, as well as the residents’ response to therapy. Conduct training programs for other workers/families in occupational therapy techniques and objectives for resident care. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Licensing: Licensed as an Occupational Therapist by State of Florida. Work Experience: Must have two (2) years’ experience in a skilled nursing setting. Additional Experience: Experience with MDS and comprehensive care plans a plus. Job Knowledge: Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedural manual. IT Skills: Aptitude with digital documentation software, email, digital billing, and utilizing handheld devices, laptops, PCs, and iPads. Computer Competency: Competency with basic computer software Word, Excel, Outlook. Manage stressful situations, deadlines, and challenging patient caseloads. Ability to deal with resident and family concerns and use good critical thinking skills. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aviata Health Group