Occupational Therapist - PRN- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Parkland Health•Parkland, FL
About The Position
Provides leadership to professional and support staff in treating and educating patients to expedite recovery, support early discharge, and help patients return to independence. This is a PRN position in inpatient rehabilitation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited four-year Occupational Therapy school or an accredited two-year Master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy (MOT).
- Two years of experience, including one year of experience in a specific physical disability.
- Current Texas licensure with the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, or temporary Texas licensure. Texas licensure must be completed within six months of receiving temporary licensure.
- Current registration as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). NBCOT registration must be completed within six months if hired with temporary licensure.
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card before hire and/or placement, from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, or Military Training Network.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to frequent changes in the work environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Familiarity with personal computers, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Responsibilities
- Lead professional and support staff in the treatment and education of patients.
- Support patient recovery, early discharge, and return to independence.
