Occupational Therapist | UF Health Jacksonville Downtown Inpatient | Full-time | Thurs-Mon | Days

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is assigned to work in the Emergency Department at UF Health Jacksonville Downtown Inpatient. The role examines and evaluates patients, develops treatment plans appropriate to their conditions, measures progress, modifies treatment plans, and educates patients to support optimal outcomes. The position serves patients of all age groups and works full-time from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; Occupational Therapy coursework is preferred.
Current Florida Occupational Therapy license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Less than one year of clinical experience in the area of the job opening, such as acute or outpatient care.
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory, procedures, practices, and equipment.
Good communication skills and a proactive, positive approach to problem solving.
Thorough knowledge of potential hazards, necessary precautions, and remedial measures in patient treatment and care.
Ability to assess and implement treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.
Computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services.
Splinting and orthotic fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy examinations and evaluations for simple and complex clinical presentations, and establish appropriate prognoses and therapy diagnoses.
Develop effective plans of care that predict goal achievement and the frequency and duration of treatment.
Select and modify treatment interventions, including patient education, using evidence-based patient management strategies.
Generate accurate and efficient documentation and charges, follow departmental documentation guidelines, and comply with insurance requirements.
Contribute to personal, staff, departmental, and organizational growth through development activities such as performance improvement, in-services, mentorship, program development, community service, and committees.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs as related to patient care.
Meet productivity expectations for the area served.
Serve as a Clinical Instructor for Occupational Therapy students, provide teaching and mentoring, and work with the Clinical Education Coordinator to proactively resolve issues.
Support organizational and departmental goals and contribute to their success through achievement of individual goals.
Represent the department at meetings as requested.
Assist with inventory and supply control and conservation.
Follow infection control and safety guidelines.
Participate in departmental Performance Improvement activities.
Perform other duties assigned by management within job specifications.