Occupational Therapist - PRN

Company: The Preserve Rehab And Living Center
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as an Occupational Therapist working PRN at The Preserve!!!! Pay rates up to $50.00/HR. We're offering a great work environment and a flexible schedule!The Preserve is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Located on the corner of Plantation Road and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway in beautiful Fort Myers, we provide Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Care Services (Post-Acute Rehabilitation & Long-term care).About the job:To provide ongoing therapy to residents in a timely manner per physicians orders. Communicate progress within the facility of resident progress. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains appropriate documentation of services including MDS responsibilities complying with State and Federal regulations. Participates in on-going facility meetings and conducts in-service and training for facility staff on ongoing basis in restorative and maintenance techniques.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Graduate from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association or is eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.A minimum of one year experience as an Occupational Therapist in a long-term care facility.Ability to understand medical terminology and how it applies to Occupational Therapy in order to communicate effectively with residents, staff and physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports.Coordination and dexterity necessary to manipulate tools and materials while instructing residents.Adequate strength and endurance to meet physical demands involved in using equipment, tools and materials while instructing residents.Must be licensed or registered in state as an Occupational Therapist.Interested in geriatric rehabilitation.Essentials Functions:Accurately screen and evaluate residents and provides Occupational Therapy upon the written order of the residents attending physician within twenty-four (24) hours of referral.Manages and supervises the Occupational Therapy assistants and/or rehabilitation aides in direct resident/patient care and resident/patient-related activities.Plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the Occupational Therapy offered by the department (i.e.: assist with scheduling, transportation, filing, and mailing).Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physicians and third party payors.Provides Occupational Therapy to the residents upon written order of the residents attending physician and specifically.Evaluates each resident and initiates any ordered treatment(s).Communicates a report on the residents progress to the attending physician.Consults with the physician regarding residents change of condition as indicated during the course of the treatment.In our 2023 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not just a job.Take pride in helping others, and join us today.At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.#VOANSEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.by Jobble

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