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Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

Summary:

Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.

Responsibilities:

Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the healthcare team as well as the patient/family.

Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards. Mentors peers and students.

Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition including type and frequency of treatment.

Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.

Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services. AI Translation Assistant Opens in new window