Occupational Therapist- Health Central In-Patient Rehab- (Mon-Fri) Days

Orlando Health•Ocoee, FL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital, located in Ocoee, Florida, is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility with a rich history of serving west Orange County for over 70 years. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular and stroke care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. It has received numerous accreditations and designations in specialty services such as bariatric surgery, spine surgery, stroke, and hip and knee joint replacement. U.S. News & World Report has recognized the hospital with High Performing Hospital ratings in five areas for 2024-25, and The Leapfrog Group has awarded it Top Teaching Hospital recognition for 2024. As part of the Orlando Health system, which spans Florida, Central Alabama, and Puerto Rico, Health Central Hospital is dedicated to providing professional and compassionate care. Orlando Health is committed to offering comprehensive benefits, including career-advancing educational programs and well-being services, with benefits starting on day one and a focus on flexibility to support employees and their families. The promise, "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work," underscores their dedication to their team members. The Occupational Therapist role is full-time in acute care rehab, treating patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through therapeutic use of everyday activities to help them develop, recover, and improve skills for daily living and working. This position primarily supplements weekend staffing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved program in occupational therapy.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida-temporary permit acceptable.
None.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.
Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy.
Ensures accurate billing.
Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control, as required.
Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient right and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Attends rehabilitation meetings, in-services, and any patient care meetings that are required for the assignment.
Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
Instructs support personnel in their duties as necessary.