Occupational Therapist | UF Health Leesburg Therapy Services | FT Days

UF Health • Leesburg, FL

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides direct patient care to patients referred for occupational therapy at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, TVRH Rehabilitation Hospital, and The Villages Regional Hospital. The role works under the direction of the Director of Therapy Services and/or the Supervisor of Therapy Services. The therapist participates in team conferences, staff meetings, and other appropriate unit meetings; interacts professionally with Therapy Team members; and responds effectively to patients' needs across specific age groups. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and initiates care in accordance with discipline-specific therapy standards defined by the Florida Department of Health, Board of OT. The therapist also provides instruction and assistance to Therapy Team members and complies with the organization's ethical conduct requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current license to practice in the State of Florida.
• BLS certification.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or doctorate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy care to patients referred for OT at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, TVRH Rehabilitation Hospital, and The Villages Regional Hospital.
• Participate in team conferences, staff meetings, and other appropriate meetings deemed necessary by the unit.
• Interact professionally with Therapy Team members.
• Understand and respond effectively to the unique needs of patients across specific age groups.
• Evaluate, plan, and initiate patient care in accordance with discipline-specific therapy standards defined by the Florida Department of Health, Board of OT.
• Provide instruction and assistance to Therapy Team members.
• Comply with the organization's ethical conduct requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time