We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist for PRN at Radiant Nursing and Rehab in Palatka, FL.
Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka is a 65 bed Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center providing Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy! We provide the overall highest quality of care and compassion to enhance each resident's quality of life. We treat each person on an individual basis, which is critical to their overall care. Our dedicated and highly skilled team members work together with each resident to ensure they achieve their optimal level of independence.
The Occupational Therapist will develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
Responsibilities
- Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
- Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
- Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
- Collect data and document processes followed
- Regularly follow-up client
Skills
- Proven working experience as occupational therapist
- Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy
Career Advantages:
- Rare in-house opportunity
- Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
- Electronic documentation system
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don’t wait to start making a difference – the change begins today.
Benefits:
Role characteristics:
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapist License (Required)
Work Location: In person