Overview:
Part-time (64 hours per pay period, benefits eligible).
8:15AM TO 4:45PM. Variable days of the week, weekends required.
The Occupational Therapist examines and evaluates patients, developing effective treatment plans appropriate for the patient condition. The Occupational Therapist measures patient progress, modifies treatment plans and educates the patient to produce optimal outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluation, reassessment, treatment, and education are developed based on patient’s age and specific needs, particularly in the areas of body system function, cognition, psychological function, nutritional status, overall performance of ADL’s, IADL’s and educational needs.
- Reassesses the rehabilitation needs of each patient. Establishes realistic problem list and attainable goals appropriate to the setting. Makes necessary revisions to the plan of care, adjusting problems and goals as indicated.
- Observe, record, and report the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate members of the healthcare team as needed. Complete a functional assessment of the patient according to departmental and organizational policy.
- Educate patient, family and/or caregiver and other personnel on alternate techniques and use of adaptive equipment to complete ADL’s. Educate and document in the patient record instructions given to patient, caregiver, and/or family member or other health care personnel.
- Submit accurate and timely documentation in accordance with departmental and organizational policies as well as meets the productivity standards that have been set by management.
- Delegate appropriate patient care/treatment task to the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant as define by the Florida Practice Laws and utilize the restorative tech efficiently and effectively.
- Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary communication in accordance with departmental and organizational policies. Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient.
Qualifications:
Age of Patients Served:
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree. Specific course work: Occupational Therapy preferred.
- Preferred Education: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Current Florida Occupational Therapy license.
- BLS from the American Heart Association
Required Experience:
- Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (e.g. acute, outpatient, etc.), Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services preferred.
Necessary Skills:
1. Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory, procedures, practices and equipment.
2. Good communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving.
3. Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial measures in the treatment and care of patients.
4. Ability to assess and implement a treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.
5. Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite.