Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Full Time Position
About The Position
Hiring Full-time OT for newly renovated hospital-based Outpatient clinic that primarily sees general orthopedic, neurologic, post -operative cases. Work with a multi-disciplinary team of PT, OT, and SLP. We provide one-on-one care for patients. Evaluates and re-evaluates referred patients ability to perform functional skills and plans a treatment program designed to meet identified goals. Utilizes therapeutic techniques involving exercise, adaptive equipment, and splint fabrications. Activities of daily living are emphasized. Creates or assists in the development of functional aids and performs routine equipment adjustments as needed. Provides patient education in conjunction with the therapeutic treatments. Documents information electronically in patient medical records. Completes charge entries. Initiates communication with physicians and other professionals to ensure coordination of treatment efforts. Contacts family members and outside agents. Maintains ongoing communication with immediate Supervisor, subordinates, and peers. Participates in discharge planning. Recommends follow-up care when indicated including outpatient therapy, re-evaluation, and/or home care. Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Supervisor.
Requirements
- Graduate of Accredited School of Occupational Therapy is required.
- Current National Occupational Therapy Certification/ Registration and Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida is required.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and re-evaluates referred patients ability to perform functional skills and plans a treatment program designed to meet identified goals.
- Utilizes therapeutic techniques involving exercise, adaptive equipment, and splint fabrications.
- Creates or assists in the development of functional aids and performs routine equipment adjustments as needed.
- Provides patient education in conjunction with the therapeutic treatments.
- Documents information electronically in patient medical records.
- Completes charge entries.
- Initiates communication with physicians and other professionals to ensure coordination of treatment efforts.
- Contacts family members and outside agents.
- Maintains ongoing communication with immediate Supervisor, subordinates, and peers.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Recommends follow-up care when indicated including outpatient therapy, re-evaluation, and/or home care.
- Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
