Rehabilitation Therapist
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Gainesville • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $39,367 - $43,303 per year
About the role
- Promotes residents’ skill acquisition by developing, conducting, supervising, and participating in the overall active treatment plan of the residents assigned to the facility through a variety of therapy programs.
- Develops, conducts, supervises, and participates in social and recreational activities, leisure activities, basic academic development activities, human growth and development, motor activities, prevocational and work-related activities, self-care and daily living skills training.
- Trains, in-services, and monitors staff in the delivery of resident‑directed services and in preparation of related written programs and reports.
- Maintains compliance with state, federal and Medicaid regulations and facility protocols and procedures for implementation and oversight of residents’ daily active treatment.
- Evaluates through direct observation, direct interactions, assessments, and record review to develop recommendations regarding residents’ programmatic needs.
- Prepares reports for residents’ Individual Support Plans (ISP) and monthly progress notes related to the residents’ ISP goals and objectives.
- Prepares other reports as assigned.
- Develops tracking systems and complies with facility deadlines.
- Participates in the ISP meetings, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and other meetings as they relate to assigned resident caseload.
- Monitors each residents’ progress, evaluates if individual resident programs are effective, and takes necessary action to promote progress and maintenance of skill acquisition.
- Coordinates, plans, and attends/participates in special activities for residents.
- Is flexible with scheduling in regard to attending activities outside of regular work schedule, to include days off.
- Maintains open communication with home managers to include but not limited to posting activity calendars and activity flyers.
- Ensures that the required resources for these events are in place by requesting and managing the necessary funds and providing and/or assisting with transportation of the individuals to and from programs and activities.
- Develops monthly special activity calendars and daily activity schedules.
- Purchases, develops, repairs (or submits repair requests), and maintains materials such as leisure/ recreational equipment and instructional materials for residents as assigned.
- Attends mandatory training and maintains certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Direct Care In-Service.
- Completes annual health screening.
- Performs other work-related duties as required.
Requirements
- A valid Florida Driver’s License.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in a health field, behavioral or rehabilitative sciences, music, therapy/education, physical education, or therapeutic recreation.
- OR Four (4) years’ experience providing care and treatment for people with developmental disabilities.
Benefits
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
- State of Florida retirement package
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
- Training opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
skill acquisitionactive treatment plansocial activitiesrecreational activitiesacademic developmentself-care trainingdaily living skills trainingprogram evaluationtracking systemsreport preparation
Soft Skills
flexibilitycommunicationteam collaborationmonitoringtrainingsupervisionorganizationevaluationplanningproblem-solving
Certifications
Prevention and Safety StrategiesCardiopulmonary ResuscitationDirect Care In-Service