Hospice Occupational Therapist - PRN
About The Position
Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated PRN Occupational Therapist to provide exceptional care in Hillsborough County. Coverage needs average eight shifts, or 64 hours, per month, including one weekend shift each month. Suncoast Hospice has served Pinellas and Hillsborough counties since 1977, providing compassionate end-of-life care and supporting people with advanced illness, their families, and caregivers. The Occupational Therapist evaluates participants’ needs, follows up during treatment, and explains relevant precautions. The role supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with the Florida OT State Practice Act after a plan of care is established. The therapist also constructs or provides orthotic and adaptive equipment as needed and assesses and coordinates home modifications to support participants’ independence and safety. The therapist is a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and may attend daily IDT meetings when the assigned OT for an IDT team is on vacation. This is a field-based position requiring reliable transportation, a valid Florida driver’s license, and proof of valid automobile insurance.
Requirements
- Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum.
- At least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
- Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Reliable transportation for field-based work.
- Valid Florida driver’s license and proof of valid automobile insurance.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate participants’ needs and follow up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with the Florida OT State Practice Act once a plan of care is established.
- Construct or provide orthotic and adaptive equipment as needed.
- Assess and coordinate the home modification program, including installation of equipment and other changes to support independence and safety.
- Serve as a required member of the Interdisciplinary Team and attend IDT meetings when needed if the assigned OT for an IDT team is on vacation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Wellness programs.
- More than five weeks of paid time off.
- Continuing education unit support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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