Occupational Therapist (Acute Care)
About The Position
Nemours is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida. This position focuses on providing therapy in an acute care setting, including intensive care units, with one day per week on the inpatient rehab unit. The role involves evaluating, treating, and consulting with pediatric patients from birth to 21 years old, potentially including neonates, under physician prescription and according to departmental and hospital policies. The hospital, Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, is a 130-bed pediatric facility with a dedicated pediatric Emergency Department and various outpatient clinics, emphasizing a family-centered approach that blends nature with healthcare innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
- Minimum of three (3) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
- Florida State License to practice Occupational Therapy required.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
- Must be available for weekend shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the NICU is a plus but not required.
- Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA, FOTA) preferred.
- Prior pediatrics experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides Occupational Therapy evaluation, treatment, and consultation to patients referred to the Nemours Children’s Hospital Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services Department.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the care of pediatrics for patients ages birth to 21yo, and may require proficiency with neonates as required by the assigned setting.
- Demonstrates competency in pediatric Occupational Therapy as per department clinical competencies.
- Assesses existing and develops new activities that promote general knowledge and professionalism within the department; participates in peer review process.
- Assists in mentoring affiliating occupational therapy students, new occupational therapy staff, support personnel, and volunteers.
- Keeps current with trends and research in the field of Occupational Therapy.
- Attends in-services/continuing education, provides updates in the form of in-services to associates.
- Participates in professional learning opportunities as required by state specifications and Nemours.
- Developing ties with professional organizations.
- Provides educational in-services and experiences to the discipline/program and outside community.
- Participates in activities to increase program use, awareness, and marketing.
- Attends program meetings.
- Contributes to achievement of department/program goals.
- Collaborates with community partners and participates in occupational therapy related community events.
- Provides outreach assistance to outside professionals concerning children with occupational therapy needs.
- Works collaboratively with other departments and specialties.
- Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy and The Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
- Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
- Maintains knowledge of insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
