Occupational Therapist - Hospital / Inpatient - 15634696

HCA Florida JFK Hospital • Atlantis, FL

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About The Position

Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. You will administer occupational therapy to patients throughout their lifespan and will also be able to provide age-specific direct care services to this patient population, which is comprised of all ages. You will coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. You will demonstrate effective resource utilization, which is critical to operational stability within the organization. You will communicate and assist in resolving problems. You will participate in performance improvement and program growth. You will participate in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Responsibilities

• evaluating, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting
• administer occupational therapy to patients throughout their lifespan
• provide age-specific direct care services to this patient population, which is comprised of all ages
• coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities assigned to supportive staff
• demonstrate effective resource utilization
• communicate and assist in resolving problems
• participate in performance improvement and program growth
• participate in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed