Occupational Therapist- South Lake Hospital- Rehab- Days

Position Summary:

Responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients, gathering data fromthe patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and identify specific goals and objectives.
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served onthe assigned caseload.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Competent in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observes safety precautions and provides verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy.
• Ensures accurate billing.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Understands and respects age group, cultural and religious beliefs of clients, community and staff.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a teamenvironment.
• Respects the rights and privacy of others and holds staff member information in strict confidence.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in occupational therapy.

• Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida-temporary permit acceptable.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required