Occupational Therapist - Rehab - Outpatient Pediatric Rehab

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager and according to the established policies and procedures, plans and administers treatment and therapy programs designed to assist patients having various cognitive and physical disabilities to achieve their highest level of functional independence. Also responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services are provided at multiple off campus locations and include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services for patients across the life span (Pediatric and Adult). Patients may have a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injuries, trauma, burns, chronic pain, birth injuries and other cardiac and neurology-related conditions. The goal of rehabilitation services is to increase the functional independence of our patients and improve their quality of life through state of the art, evidence-based practices.
OT will be part of an Interdisciplinary team of PT, OT and SLP’s providing world class evidence-based care to patients. Primary caseload will be pediatric patients, but OT may be expected to work with some patients from other diagnostic/age groups to meet the operational needs of the department

Requirements

• Knowledge of normal growth and development across the Pediatric continuum: infants, toddlers, school age and adolescents through age 18
• Must have clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient population of birth to 18 yrs of age
• Must have experience in treating patients with a wide range of diagnosis from Prematurity of birth, Autism and Acquired Brain and Spinal cord injury
• Master’s degree in occupational therapy
• Licensure by the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 1 year experience required in Pediatrics

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with patient and /or family member develops individualized treatment plans for each patient the individual
• Collaborate within discipline and team members of other disciplines to optimize patient care
• Manges patient caseload and Documentation to department guidelines
• Stays current with evidence based practice through professional development activities as appropriate to caseload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build and maintain relationships with patients, physicians and other referral sources
• Active participation in team meetings
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Travel may be required to meet operational needs at various locations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees