Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistLuxury Senior Living Communities in Kendall is looking for an Occupational Therapist (Per-diem) for its Palace Nursing Home & Rehab Center located at 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 and responsibilities include: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 include: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 is: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.