Occupational Therapist

Luxury Senior Living Communities

In Coral Gables, Kendall & Homestead

Is looking for
 

Occupational Therapist

for its

Palace Nursing Home & Rehab Center

11215 SW 84th Street Miami, FL 33173

Joint Commission Accredited, 2015

The #1 Priority of this position is…

To provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by a physician, which can be safely provided in the home and to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Schedule residents for treatment and evaluations.
• Guide the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.
• Observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record to report to the physician the resident’s reaction to the treatment.
• Instruct the resident, family members and other health team personnel, when appropriate, in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies for the assigned area of the department/facility.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English. Spanish preferred.
• Basic math skills required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Responsible, self-motivated, punctual, resourceful, very accurate and detail-oriented.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays & in emergencies.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task. 

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