Occupational Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Largo, FL

About The Position

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic services to patients in accordance with hospital policies, applicable law, and physician prescriptions. The therapist evaluates patients’ needs and functional abilities, develops individualized care plans with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, and delivers evidence-based interventions to support recovery, independence, and quality of life. The role includes assessing and treating disabilities, injuries, and diseases; performing testing and evaluation procedures; monitoring patient progress and clinical data; documenting observations, treatments, and changes in condition; and reevaluating or modifying treatment plans and goals as needed. The therapist communicates care clearly to patients and families, keeps families informed of patient status, and collaborates with care partners to support safe environments and transitions of care. The therapist may also guide therapy assistants or students and uphold HCA Healthcare’s mission and values. This is a PRN opportunity. The posting states that no travel is required and that no years of experience are required. Experience in an appropriate healthcare setting is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current Florida Occupational Therapist license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association; the posting also states Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Current Functional Independence Measure (FIM), required within 90 days of hire.
Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
PC skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
Experience in an appropriate healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat disabilities, injuries, and diseases using therapeutic techniques in accordance with physician prescriptions.
Perform testing and evaluation procedures on patients.
Document patient observations, treatment, and changes in condition; monitor, analyze, and review clinical data.
Reevaluate patients and modify treatment plans and goals based on their performance.
Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and needs and develop individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team.
Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions to promote healing, independence, and quality of life.
Educate patients and families about care and recovery, communicate in an understandable way, and keep families informed of patient status.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to support seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
Provide guidance to therapy assistants or students and uphold HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.