Occupational Therapist - Full-Time

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients. The Therapist will work in conjunction with other team professionals to provide patient care, provide education for patients and their families, and to assist with discharge planning. This individual may be asked to assist with training and/or supervision of COTA or Rehab Technicians. Additionally, the Therapist must have the ability to work cooperatively with Physicians, other staff members, patients, and their families with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Additionally, the Therapist will pay close attention to detail and provide a superior level of care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within the scope of the role.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy required.
• Active OT license required.
• BLS required.
• Skilled to provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients.
• Work in conjunction with other team professionals to provide patient care.
• Provide education for patients and their families.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Assist with training and/or supervision of COTA or Rehab Technicians.
• Work cooperatively with Physicians, other staff members, patients, and their families with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• Pay close attention to detail and provide a superior level of care.
• Perform additional duties assigned that are within the scope of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level