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Avante at Ocala is seeking a Fulltime Occupational Therapist to join our team! We are a 133-bed skilled nursing facility located in Ocala FL. Our associates are committed individuals who desire to create an environment that fosters wellness, integrity, and success. At Avante, you will have the opportunity for advancement, learn new skills, meet new people, build rewarding professional and personal relationships, and improve the quality of life of those around you. We are focused on the whole person, a concept that includes families, colleagues, and communities. Simply put, our mission is you! We offer benefits after 60 days of employment, Company paid Life and AD&D, 401(k) with an annual contribution, Paid Time off for FT and PT employees that start accruing your first day of employment. We also provide an excellent working environment with employee recognition programs and engagement. As an Occupational Therapist you will Provide and direct Occupational Therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physicians' orders. Qualifications:

  • Ability to assess residents in need of skilled occupational therapy intervention.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate results of assessments.
  • Ability to design and execute appropriate treatment plans.
  • Ability to document daily care as per established guidelines.
Job Functions:
  • 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.
  • Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
  • Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
  • Follows management direction.
  • Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement program as directed.
  • Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other team members.
  • Participates in resident, family and staff education.
  • Provides in-service education to the members of the residents care team and education to the community.
  • Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.
  • Communicating orally or in writing with clarity and accuracy.
  • Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
  • Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
  • Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate patient specific occupational therapy procedures or home program to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.
  • Supervises and directs COTA's in the implementation of the treatment plan.
  • Therapist maintains communication with supervisor concerning caseload fluctuations as appropriate.
  • Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members.
  • Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
  • Organizes work area and work in progress so that minimum delay result with interruptions or substitutions.
  • Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family, and other team members.
  • Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
  • Records indirect time and billable treatment times according to department procedures.
  • Adheres to department procedures regarding documentation of Occupational Therapy services.
  • Records skilled services provided on a daily basis, including time spent with direct patient care.
  • Completes weekly progress notes, providing information related to patient progress and plan modification.
  • Consistently documents and updates therapy intervention on the nursing care plan in accordance with established time frames.
Education and Experience:
  • 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.

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