Occupational Therapist

Company: Avante at Ocala, Inc.
Location: Mount Dora
Posted on: September 27, 2024

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist Job Opportunity
We are seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our Avante Team at Avante at Ocala, a Skilled Nursing Facility.

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• Competitive wages
  
• Affordable Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance available)
  
• Great culture and work environment
  
• Monthly Fun Bunch activities for staff
  
• 401k (Matching)
  
• Daily Pay
  
• Plus, more
  
  Provides and directs Occupational Therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physicians' orders.
  
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  • Provides Occupational Therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.
    
  • Conducts screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
    
  • Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
    
  • Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
    
  • Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their own environment.
    
  • Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs for discharge.
    
  • Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
    
  • Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
    
  • Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
    
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    
    Education and Experience:
    
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    • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
      
    • Successful completion of National Certification Examination for O.T.R.
      
    • Current state licensure or license eligible.
      
    • 0-3 years of long term care experience.
      
      Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Keywords: Avante at Ocala, Inc., Spring Hill , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Mount Dora, Florida