Occupational Therapist

Golden Glades Nursing & Rehabilitation Center -

To provide occupational therapy services to the resiident in accordance with Florida State pratice standards in accordancewith the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Certification : Florida State License and current Florida Registration Certificate

Perferred Experienced : 2 years of experience, at least one in Geriatrics

Job Duties

• Performs initial screens / evaluations to determine needs for skilled services.
• Outline, implements, and modifies residents' specific treatment plan.
• Performs treatment sessions striving toward functional resident specific treatment plan.
• Documents functional progress and needs for continuation of skilled services.
• Maintains daily statistic records in Net Health
• Recommnds to DOR termination of OT services when approriate.
• Provides in-service education to nursing staff and family members as needed.
• Communicates effectively with other therapists & departments re : common issues(discharge plans & significant changes) including Social Services, Nursing, Admissions, MDS Coordinator, & Housekeeping.
• Aware of state requirement Continuing Education need as per State Policy.
• Attends all department & interdisciplinary meetings as scheduled.
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines.