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Rehabilitation Therapist — State of Florida

by | Feb 25, 2021 | Job Postings | 0 comments

Kaitlin Boone
kaitlin.boone@myflfamilies.com
9043302540

Position: Rehabilitation Therapist
Salary: $27.929.09- $33,511.60
Duties: Hiring Manager Comments: Knowledge of the principals and practices of Rehabilitation Therapy.
– Ability to plan, organize; coordinate work assignments.
– Ability to plan & conduct Rehabilitation Therapy programs
– Ability to interview persons served to identify needs.
– Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
– Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.
– Knowledge of the Person-Centered Model of psychiatric treatment (i.e., psychosocial rehabilitation, psychiatric rehabilitation, etc.)
– Ability to write evaluations & progress reports.
– Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
– Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.
– Ability to plan, organizes, & coordinates work assignments.
– Ability to prepare reports.
– Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
– Ability to write evaluations & progress reports.

1. Develops, plans coordinate and conducts a variety of Rehabilitation therapy programs including: individual instruction, specialized classes, community outings, therapy groups & hospital-wide events.
2. Responds to referrals/requests to Rehabilitation Therapy programs, completes assessments, interviews, evaluates & writes skill training procedures for each person served. Communicates regularly with Recovery Team Coordinators (RTC). Makes treatment recommendations through monthly SIP notes and contact with RTC.
3. Works with multiple Recovery Teams and departments.
4. Maintains participation & attendance records, prepares statistical reports, inventory of Rehabilitation equipment & money allocated from Annual Budget.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in an Allied Health Field
Certified or Certified Eligible.
Additional info: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/MACCLENNY-REHABILITATION-THERAPIST-60074384-FL-32063/684332500/

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