Rehabilitation - Occupational Therapist - FT or PRN

Medlink Management Services•Lake Butler, FL

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About The Position

Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing emergency, inpatient, rehabilitation, and outpatient services to Union County and surrounding counties. The hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess patients’ conditions, needs, and goals and establish effective therapy and treatment plans according to physician prescriptions. The therapist carries out prescribed treatments, supports patients and communicates with their families and caregivers, and treats disabilities, injuries, and diseases using occupational therapy modalities and skills. Full-time and PRN opportunities may be available; a sign-on bonus is available for full-time positions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Fully licensed Occupational Therapist.
No prior experience is necessary when educational requirements are met.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to adapt, remain flexible, and make quick decisions when plans change.
Understanding of hospital procedures.
Educational background and applied Occupational Therapy knowledge sufficient to have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital facility.
Hand experience.
At least one year of experience with different hand conditions, diagnoses, and post-surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ conditions, needs, and goals and establish effective therapy and treatment plans according to physician prescriptions.
Carry out treatment in accordance with the physician’s prescription.
Treat disabilities, injuries, and diseases using occupational therapy modalities and skills.
Communicate with patients, their families, and caregivers compassionately and sensitively.
Ensure patients’ care, safety, and well-being during assigned activities and observe precautions and procedures for equipment use.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, and rules concerning patient care and treatment.
Care for equipment and apparatus, use supplies, lines, and utilities economically, and maintain department cleanliness.
Complete documentation in compliance with state agency requirements and hospital policies and procedures.