Occupational Therapy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

Are you a Occupational Therapist seeking an excellent career opportunity? We

are currently seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our Avante

Team! Sign on bonus $5,000 for Full-Time!!

Avante at Ocala, a Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking a Occupational

Therapist to join our team of long-term care professionals. This is a vital

role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of

successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team. This is a skilled

nursing facility, with an In-house therapy department.

At our company, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer Occupational

Assistant the following benefits :

• Competitive wages
• Affordable Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vison and Life insurance available)
• Great culture and work environment
• Monthly Fun Bunch activities for staff
• 401k (Matching)
• Daily Pay!
• Plus, more!

Description : Provides and directs Occupational Therapy services to

residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and

implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under

physicians orders.

Responsibilities Include :

Provides Occupational Therapy services to residents and initiates referrals

when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures.

Conducts screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for

interventiontreatment.

Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and

implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.

Monitors residents response to intervention and modifies treatment as

indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.

Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance

the performance of the resident in their own environment.

Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and

functional needs for discharge.

Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and

of individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency,

using predetermined criteria.

• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice,

department procedures and productivity standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for O.T.R.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• 0-3 years of long term care experience.

Avante provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

Veterans status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual

orientation, disability, gender, genetic information, or any other category

protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante comply with

applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in

every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all

terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,

promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation, and training.

Avante expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race,

color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans

status, or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the

ability of Avante employees to perform their job duties may result in

discipline, up to and including, discharge.