Occupational Therapist - Acute, Full-time, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs for patients with disease or injury. The role uses physical and functional assessments to identify dysfunction and determine and document a plan of care. The therapist implements that plan with evidence-based modalities and skilled interventions to help patients achieve mutually established functional goals, and educates patients and caregivers so patients can continue activities at home. The role also monitors and evaluates outcomes related to assessments and plans of care. The therapist coordinates care with clinical team members, completes required clinical and billing documentation, monitors COTAs and aides, and supervises students after one year of experience. The position may require remaining on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida upon hire.
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Ability to maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to motivate others.
Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
Plan and provide appropriate treatment to assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
Coordinate patient care with other clinical team members and ensure effective communication documented in the clinical record.
Complete required documentation of services according to department standards.
Maintain and enhance personal knowledge and promote professional standards in occupational therapy.
Monitor treatment activities of COTAs and aides.
Supervise students after one year of experience.
Accurately complete stat sheets and charge slips for each patient seen by the end of the work shift.
Assist with other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational operations.
Remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters when required.
Educate patients and caregivers about treatment and care to support patients’ participation in ongoing activities at home.
Monitor and evaluate outcomes related to assessments and plans of care.