Lake Butler Hospital

Critical access hospital in North Florida

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLake Butler, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and be a fully licensed Occupational Therapist.
No prior experience is necessary when the educational requirements are met.
Must have fulfilled the educational requirements and applied areas of Occupational Therapy to gain a bachelor's or master's degree.
Must understand hospital procedures.
Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently, adapt to changing plans, and make quick decisions.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' conditions, needs, and goals to establish effective therapy and treatment plans according to a physician's prescription.
Carry out treatment in accordance with the physician's prescription.
Treat disabilities, injuries, and diseases using the modalities and skills of the profession as prescribed by a physician.
Ensure the care, safety, and well-being of patients during assigned activities and follow precautions and procedures when using equipment to avoid retarding an injured patient's healing process.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, and rules related to patient care and treatment.
Care for equipment and apparatus, use supplies, lines, and utilities economically, and maintain department cleanliness.
Complete documentation in compliance with state agency requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
Communicate with patients, their families, and caregivers while responding compassionately and sensitively to patients' concerns and needs.

Desired Qualifications

One year of experience in a hospital facility is preferred.
Hand experience is preferred but not required.
At least one year of experience dealing with different hand conditions, diagnoses, and post-surgical procedures is preferred.

Description

Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, swing bed program, rehabilitation services, outpatient laboratory, and outpatient radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, and CT Scan) services to Union County and the surrounding counties. We are devoted to providing all members of our community with premier-quality health care in a compassionate and inviting environment.

We are seeking an knowledgeable and experienced OT to join our team! PT and PRN opportunities may be available.

Sign-On Bonus available for Full Time positions!!

Job Summary:

Assesses patient’s conditions, needs and goals to establish effective therapy and treatment plans according to the prescription of a physician. Complies with treatment plans and communicates with patients, their family, and caregivers while being compassionate and sensitive to patients concerns and needs Treats disabilities, injuries and diseases according to the prescription of a physician with the various modalities and skills of the profession.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the care, safety and well-being of the patient during assigned activities and for observing all necessary precautions and procedures in the use of equipment to prevent retarding the healing process of an injured patient.
Carries out treatment in accordance with the physician’s prescription.
Responsible for observing all hospital policies and procedures, rules relative to the care and treatment of patients.
Responsible for the care of equipment and apparatus, economical use of supplies, lines and utilities, and the cleanliness of the department.
Responsible for compliance in documentation as required by the state agencies, and hospital policies and procedures.

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Requirements

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy program. Must be a fully Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Experience: With educational requirements met, no prior experience is necessary. One year in a hospital facility is preferred. Hand experience preferred but not required. At least one year experience dealing with different hand conditions, diagnoses, and post-surgical procedures preferred.

Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Hand experience preferred.

Knowledge: Have fulfilled the educational requirements and applied areas of Occupational Therapy to gain a bachelor or master’s degree. Have an understanding of hospital procedures.

Abilities: Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently adaptable, flexible and able to make quick decisions when plans change.

Occupational Therapy, ADLs, OT, Rural Health, Intervention, Rehabilitation

Union, Lake Butler, Bradford, Starke, Columbia, Lake City, Fort White, Alachua, Gainesville, High Springs, Baker, Macclenny, Glen Saint Mary

About the Company

Lake Butler Hospital

Critical access hospital in North Florida

Lake Butler Hospital is a community critical access hospital serving Union County and surrounding communities in North Florida. Its emergency department operates around the clock, while inpatient care and short-term rehabilitation support patients recovering before they return home. Outpatient services include laboratory testing, X-rays, ultrasound and CT scans, alongside physical, occupational and speech therapy at its rehabilitation center. The Lake Butler Family & Pediatric Clinic treats children and adults, with primary care and women's health services. The hospital opened in 1972, is privately owned and is headquartered in Lake Butler, Florida.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lake Butler, FL
Founded: 1972

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