Occupational Therapist | Acute Rehab South Tower | Days | Full-time

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At UF Health, our skilled team strives to maximize physical performance while addressing cognitive and psychosocial components of care to achieve the best functional outcomes. This setting offers an array of service areas in three locations in Gainesville, Florida: The UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital (HVNM), The UF Health Shands Hospital and Shands Children's Hospital (NT), and The UF Health Cancer Hospital and Medical Center (ST). The South Tower (ST) offers not just Cancer and Cancer-related services, but is the main hospital for Orthopedics and Trauma services. The Adult ED, Renal and Liver Transplant, and a surgical ICU are all located in this facility. In this role, the Occupational Therapist will provide rehabilitation services in the Acute setting, working to create and customize the best course of treatment for conditions that limit a patient's ability to move, be active, communicate, swallow, and complete daily tasks and activities.

Requirements

Bachelors or higher as designated by professional license
Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with others and work as a team
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Florida.
Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver'

Nice To Haves

New graduates welcome
Experience or fieldwork in the acute setting preferred

Responsibilities

Provide rehabilitation services in the Acute setting.
Create and customize the best course of treatment for conditions that limit a patient's ability to move, be active, communicate, swallow, and complete daily tasks and activities.