Tenet Healthcare Corporation Boca Raton , FL 33427
Posted 2 months ago
Summary
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of disabilities, injuries and diseases as related to functional impairments. Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve quality of life. Delegates the plan of care to assistive personnel and monitors quality of care. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the supervisor.
Responsibilities
Evaluates and treats disabilities, injuries, and diseases as related to functional impairments
Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities, directing aides, technicians, and assistants
Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve the quality of life for the patient
Delegates the plan of care to assistive personnel and monitors quality of care
Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress, recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications
Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information, developing and conducting in-service training programs
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Education / Experience
Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
2 years of occupational therapist experience preferred
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required
EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred
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