Job Information
Westminster Palms Occupational Therapist / On Call in St. Petersburg, Florida
Description
Westminster Suncoast, a beautiful active living retirement community located in St. Petersburg is currently seeking an On-Call Occupational Therapist.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. Involvementwith the clinical program development. Supervise other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students asrequired.
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.
This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to
any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.
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EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Masters or better in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor's Degree or better in Occupational Therapy
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Occupational Therapist
Experience
Preferred
- 2 years: Two years clinical experience preferred