Occupational Therapist Full Time

Description

Vertis Therapy is seeking a Full-Time, licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team at a beautiful Assisted & Independent Living community in Plant City, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who values work-life balance, one-on-one care, and working for a therapist-owned company that prioritizes clinical excellence and quality outcomes.

Why You’ll Love This OT Role

• Full-time, stable position
• Supportive staff
   
• Therapist-owned company — clinical care always comes first
   
• Consistent schedule that supports work-life balance
   
• One-on-one treatments with residents
   
• Assisted & Independent Living setting (no high-acuity stress)
   
• Supportive leadership and responsive management
   
• Beautiful, well-maintained community in Plant City, FL
   
• Collaborative, low-stress clinical environment
   

Schedule

• Full-time position
   
• Flexible weekday schedule
   
• No weekends required
   

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive full-time salary (based on experience)
   
• Excellent benefits package, including:
   
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
     
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
     
  • 401(k) with company match
     
  • Continuing education support
     
• Supportive, therapist-led culture
   
• Opportunities for professional growth
   

Apply Today

If you’re an Occupational Therapist seeking a full-time position with excellent benefits in a welcoming Assisted & Independent Living community in Plant City, FL, we’d love to connect. Join a therapist-owned organization that values quality care, professional autonomy, and work-life balance.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with orders from a physician through use of therapeutic procedures designed to address deficits in self-care skills and abilities to perform tasks in daily living and work environments and to improve independence, safety, and quality of life. The Occupational Therapists ensures quality, efficient occupational therapy is provided to patients by managing the delivery of care throughout the course of treatment and delegating appropriate components of care to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant under his/her supervision. The Occupational Therapist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of occupational therapy.

 Primary Responsibilities

• Review available patient information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.
• Conducts and documents a thorough functional assessment of the patient utilizing standardized procedures. Includes home/vocational and equipment needs.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on patient needs and containing achievable functional goals.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines.
• Record patient progress in the patient record a minimum of every seven (7) days.
• Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process.
• Documents the course of treatment in a clear, concise manner, including a discharge summary utilizing the prescribed format.
• Instruct Assistants in treatment procedures to be utilized and provide close supervision while such staff are working with patients.
• Orient patients to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform patients of any potential risk during any procedure.
• Work with nursing staff, patient and families to maximize patient's use of functional abilities.
• Establish and instruct patient and family/other caregiver in exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following discharge.
• Assist in the referral process when a patient requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences regarding patient progress, problem or needs.
• Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, as required.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical accuracy.
• Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical record audits, patient/referral source satisfaction surveys safety activities and regulatory requirements.<