Occupational Therapist | UF Health Flagler Hospital | PRN | Days

UF Health • St. Augustine, FL

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides evidence-based assessment and treatment for a variety of diagnoses, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction, for the organization’s patient population. The role includes developing and using appropriate treatment plans and assessment skills, monitoring patient status and progress toward goals, and ensuring compliance with consultant orders. The Occupational Therapist educates patients and caregivers and prepares them for discharge as appropriate.

This is a PRN position with a stated schedule of 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM on varied days. Employees must work at least four shifts per month, including two weekend days, and at least one major and one minor holiday.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• One year of Occupational Therapy experience.
• Occupational Therapy license in the state of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; BLS provided by the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire.
• Work at least four shifts per month, including two weekend days.
• Work at least one major and one minor holiday.

Nice To Haves

• One year of acute-care experience in an inpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop evaluations, reassessments, treatments, and education based on each patient’s age and specific needs, including body-system function, cognition, psychological function, nutritional status, ADLs, IADLs, and educational needs.
• Reassess each patient’s rehabilitation needs, establish realistic problems and attainable goals appropriate to the setting, and revise the plan of care as indicated.
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to appropriate healthcare team members; complete functional assessments according to departmental and organizational policy.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and other personnel on alternate techniques and adaptive equipment for completing ADLs; document the instructions provided.
• Submit accurate and timely documentation in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and meet management-established productivity standards.
• Delegate appropriate patient care and treatment tasks to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with Florida Practice Laws, and use restorative technicians efficiently and effectively.
• Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary communication and make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level