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Occupational Therapist

Company:
Res-Care, Inc.
Location:
The Hammocks, FL, 33196
Posted:
May 21, 2024
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Description:

Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview Become the clinician you always dreamed of with Rehab Without Walls!

* No Weekends or Holidays Required * Flexible Schedule - Created By You * Driving Pay * Great locations in Broward and Dade Counties!

Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program: Imagine a career helping patients get back to what's most important to them - whether that's returning to work, playing the piano or coaching Little League baseball.

Now imagine having the flexibility to be creative in how you do that - blending scientifically backed rehab methods with the patient's unique environment and interests.

Who we are looking for: * An experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community * You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace * You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists What you will receive: * No Weekends or Holidays Required * Paid per hour (not just per visit) * Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement * Educational Programs * Growth/Advancement Opportunities * Well compensated driving reimbursement * Opportunities in Hollywood and Miami areas * Supportive, creative work culture Responsibilities What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to: * Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans * Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences * Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources * Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members * Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes Qualifications What you will need: * Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program * Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing * Current CPR Certification * A minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist * Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred * Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions * Ability to lift 50 pounds * Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures * Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods * Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times * A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations About our Line of Business Rehab Without Walls is a revolutionary neuro rehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care.

It is designed to significantly help people - who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury or stroke/CVA through accident or illness - regain functional capabilities.

By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients.

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Additional Job Information Join our creative team as we continue to expand in Florida: * Experience with neurological conditions highly preferred * Experience in home health or community settings a plus * Bilingual a plus * Drive & Mileage Reimbursement * Functional, creative neuro rehabilitation; unbound by traditional barriers which could include activities such as: * Going to the Beach * Navigating the Mall * Going to the Park * Music or Yoga Therapy * Aqua Therapy * Careers in Miami, Hollywood and surrounding areas Start your new journey today!

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