Occupational Therapist - PT - Days - $7,500 Sign on Bonus - MHM

Memorial Healthcare•Miramar, FL

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About The Position

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides specialized care for patients with complex multiple trauma, stroke, brain injury, and other therapy needs. Inpatient care is provided at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient services at five locations. The institute also has a home health team, long-term care resources at Memorial Manor, and pediatric therapy services through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The Occupational Therapist provides services to patients who need to develop, recover, and maintain occupational skills. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience is required.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Occupational Therapy license issued by the State of Florida.
Current BLS credential from an accepted provider or credentialing pathway listed in the posting: American Heart Association e-card, American Heart Association RQI e-card, American Heart Association non-e-card, employee grace period, or Red Cross certification.
Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
Educate and counsel patients and families about treatment plans and progress.
Provide information about the appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions, including the type and frequency of treatment.
Supervise and delegate care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with licensing laws, state regulations, and practice standards.
Mentor peers and students.
Design and implement an appropriate plan of care for identified problems in collaboration with the healthcare team and the patient or family.