Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist, OT (Full-Time)
Aventura at the Bay, St. Petersburg FL

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled therapy services to patients in a subacute rehabilitation environment. The OT will assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs aimed at enhancing patients’ ability to perform daily living activities and improve overall functional independence.

• Patient Assessment:
  Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine patients’ needs, goals, and functional limitations.
• Treatment Planning:
  Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and therapeutic goals.
• Therapeutic Interventions:
  Utilize various therapeutic techniques to promote rehabilitation and recovery, focusing on improving fine motor skills, coordination, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, home exercises, and strategies for maintaining independence.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress, treatment interventions, and outcomes in compliance with facility policies and regulations.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, and physicians, to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Stay updated on best practices, evidence-based techniques, and advancements in occupational therapy.

• Education:
  
  Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure:
  Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in a rehabilitation or healthcare setting preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Full-time position, typically involving direct patient care in a rehabilitation facility.
• May require flexibility in scheduling, including weekends or holidays.