Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - PER DIEM

Location: Lake Wales Care Center, Lake Wales, Florida

 

Lake Wales Care Center is seeking an innovative and compassionate Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) to join our in-house rehabilitation team. The Occupational Therapist creates, plans, develops, and implements occupational therapy programs for a diverse population of residents. This facility is under new ownership.

 

Per Diem : Flexible schedules during week and weekend to accommodate resident population and to allow for a balanced work-life.

Pay: Excellent Hourly Per Diem Rate based on expereince.

 

Perks and Benefits-

- Job stability in supportive in-house environment

-Weekly Pay

-Supportive Director of Rehabilitation

 

Occupational Therapist   Job Duties-

· Perform screenings and evaluations of residents with cognitive, self care and physical functioning impairments and other conditions, developing and implementing appropriate Occupational Therapy plans of care while adhering to federal and state regulations and clinical standards.

· Delivers skilled occupational therapy services with the appropriate medically necessary interventions to improve, maintain or prevent decline with their cognition, self care and/or physical functions.

· Complete comprehensive documentation for resident care including evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, care plans, standardized test, discharge summaries and billing.

· Provide consultation and education to residents, families, caregivers, and others to promote quality care and resident outcomes.

 

Occupational Therapy Job Qualifications-

· Must have or be eligible for Florida Occupational Therapy license.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

· Minimum of bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy

· All experience levels considered.

 

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