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Form of workThis position is located at our Bartram Crossing facility located on our beautiful 115-acre campus in Bartram Park, Fla. Brooks Bartram Crossing is one of only 19% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report and earned Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of "High Performing," the highest possible rating, for short-term rehabilitation. Bartram Crossing also received a CMS Five-Star Rating, The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, and the Agency for Health Care Administration's Silver Award. The American College of Health Care Administrators recognized Bartram Crossing as a top-performing Skilled Nursing Facility based on quality indicators, occupancy and three years of survey data. Bartram Crossing has also been rated with zero deficiencies on its state survey for two years in a row. If you are passionate about serving patients with a goal to provide the best care possible and an excellent patient experience, we invite you to join our award-winning, innovative organization.
Position Summary: Administers occupational therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment
- Evaluates patient's occupational performance at discharge according to department policy and procedures.
- Collaborates with the supervising Occupational Therapist on a treatment program based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences. Consults with physicians, other rehabilitation team members, patient and family to design a coordinated treatment plan.
- Performs patient treatment through the use of appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
- Re-evaluates patient's physical, cognitive and psychosocial status, in addition to environmental factors, to modify/terminate the treatment program as appropriate.
- Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Prepares patient for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary.
- Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.
- Attends staff meetings, program meetings, and in-services.
- Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log.
- Documents evaluations, progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, letters of medical necessity, discharge recommendations, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with department policy and procedures.
- Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.
- Perform other duties as may be required from management.
Job Qualifications:
- Associate of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.
- Hands-on BLS Card.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
- Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards. Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents' safety.
- Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.
- Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
- Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
- Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
- Shows courtesy, compassion, and respect for all customers.
- Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standards
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
Full-Time Shift
Location: 6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Building 100, Jacksonville, FL 32258
For 50 years, Brooks Rehabilitation, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive source for physical rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, Brooks operates one of the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. with 160 beds, one of the region's largest home healthcare agencies, 40 outpatient therapy clinics, a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group, two skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care. Brooks will treat more than 60,000 patients through its system of care each year. In addition, Brooks operates the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in research for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and more to advance the science of rehabilitation. Brooks also provides many low or no cost community programs and services such as the Brooks Clubhouse, Brooks Aphasia Center and Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. Brooks Rehabilitation proudly employs over 2,500 clinicians and staff across the state of Florida. We are looking for exceptional people to join our culture of caring and bring our mission to life.
