Occupational Therapist - Lymphedema Certified PRN

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working, mission-driven, and compassionate? Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the lives of seniors? If you answered yes, let’s connect! We’re hiring an Occupational Therapist with a Lymphedema certification in Bradenton, Florida.

Westminster Point Pleasant in one of several senior life plan communities in Florida within the Westminster Communities of Florida family. Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a Mission and ministry of service to older adults. Founded in 1954, Westminster is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 7,000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities. Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, affordable housing for low-income seniors and more. We are a family of more than 2,500 team members who Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart . We invite you to apply to the position of Occupational Therapist in the Therapy Team. This position is PRN and we offer flexible scheduling.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participate in the interdisciplinary team process. Provide teaching and training to care giving staff. Involvement with the clinical program development. Supervise other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Evaluate, identify and treat physical and cognitive deficits that interfere with the resident’s ability to perform daily life activities. Follow recommendations on MD’s orders.
2. Design restorative programs and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment.
3. Develop and enter Care Plans in the system for each of the resident’s needs. Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
4. Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process.
5. Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and Professional Licensure where required by state of law; two years clinical experience preferred. Lymphedema Certification required.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem- solving and decision-making skills.

Utilizes effective time management skills.

Meet ASHA requirements for the position.

Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.