Outpatient Ortho Occupational Therapist

AdventHealth•Lake Wales, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Ortho Occupational Therapist works at AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab Heart of Florida in Davenport, Florida, and may be required to support the Lake Wales location. This is a part-time position scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; hours are open to discussion. The therapist evaluates patients, establishes and adapts individualized treatment plans, documents care, provides education, and discharges patients when appropriate. The role also supports clinical quality and professional development, oversees care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, and may participate in community education and outreach.

Requirements

Possess the education mandated by the relevant certifying body to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Occupational Therapist license or Occupational Therapist Temporary license.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical record systems.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats with patients, staff, physicians, nurses, and administrators.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
Establish, implement, and adapt individualized treatment plans, including goal setting, treatment activities, and frequency.
Document accurately, completely, and promptly using measurable and objective terminology.
Identify patient and caregiver education needs and provide teaching, including discharge recommendations.
Discharge patients when maximum benefit is achieved or in accordance with practice standards and payer guidelines.
Charge patients accurately, promptly, and legibly.
Maintain clinical knowledge and use best or evidence-based practices; serve as a clinical instructor.
Participate in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and support departmental quality standards and initiatives.
Oversee care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides according to established regulations and practice standards.
Follow employee and patient safety principles in daily work.
Meet department productivity standards through effective time management and clinical efficiency, adjusting work hours as needed to meet patient needs.
Support consumer marketing and public awareness by participating in community events, educational lectures, and other community activities that use clinical expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned.