Occupational Therapist ($5,000 sign on bonus)

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Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a great career opportunity to gain invaluable experience? We invite you to join our dedicated team! We are currently looking for a Full-Time Open Position to join our team. We are offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus for full time!
Avante at Inverness is seeking an 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 Avante, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer Occupational Therapist the following benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Affordable Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vison and Life insurance available)
• Great culture and work environment
• 401k (Matching)
• Flexible Scheduling - We work with you!
• Daily Pay option
• 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 screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Monitors resident's 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 residents 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.
• Develop, evaluate, plan, implement and follow-up on resident therapy programs.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Follows management direction.
• Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as directed.
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 provides 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 complies 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 prohibits 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's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.

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