Occupational Therapist

Overview

This is a PRN position. 8:15AM TO 4:45PM. Varied days. 

• Required to work AT LEAST 4 Shifts per month
• 2 of the 4 required shifts MUST be weekend days
• Required to work one MAJOR and one MINOR holiday. We define those as follows:
• Major: Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Minor: MLK Day, Memorial Day, 4^th of July, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day

The Occupational Therapist provides evidence based assessment and treatment of a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to, musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction to the organization’s patient population. Services include appropriate utilization of treatment plans and assessment skills, monitoring of patient’s status, progress toward goals, and compliance with the consultant’s orders. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for discharge as appropriate.

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

Education / Training

• Graduate AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Experience Requirements

• 1-year Occupational Therapy experience

Preferences:
Inpatient: 1 year experience preferred in acute care

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Occupational Therapy License in the state of Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional Information:
BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.