OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Allied Health & Clinical Lab Hours: M-F, 8-4:30 Day Shift - PRN (As Needed) Paygrade/Wages/Salary Info: EX E32 - 32.0000 - 40.1500
Position Highlights: Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Provides care for inpatient caseload. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team regarding the needs of the patient. Opportunities to contribute to presentations, publications, supervision of students/interns and execution of departmental education efforts, etc. which will contribute to advancement in a clinical ladder. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: Master#s in Occupational Therapy FL OT License One or more years of Clinical experience in an acute care hospital # Responsibilities: Complete evaluations and treatments of assigned patients in accordance to established standards of care and practice including selecting assessment tools, tests and measures, goal setting, etc. Accurately performs documentation on each evaluation and treatment session within the electronic medical record and accurately documents billing charges. Performs screenings for appropriate patients (May include Lymphedema, fall risks, need for rehab) # Credentials and Qualifications: Bachelor#s Degree: Occupational Therapy # FL OT License, Temporary license accepted, but must pass licensing exam within 90 days of hire to continue employment. 1 year Clinical experience in an acute care hospital (experience during OT school will be accepted) BLS