Pool Occupational Therapist - TGH Outpatient Rehabilitation

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Pool Occupational Therapist at TGH Outpatient Rehabilitation evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs for patients with cognitive, physical, and functional impairments, helping them achieve their highest level of independence in daily activities. Care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice and patient-centered principles, and responsibilities align with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and its standards for patient care.

The role includes evaluating patients, planning and providing treatment, assessing progress, adjusting goals and treatment plans, and making discharge recommendations in accordance with American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines. The therapist considers patients’ ages and developmental levels, responds to evaluations within required timeframes, monitors changes in patient condition and the work environment, documents care and education accurately and promptly, and helps maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and families.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated foundation in clinical skills and patient-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and various healthcare information systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, and sound judgment in clinical decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• For experienced candidates, expertise in relevant areas such as hospital-based rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, or other specialized areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, plan care, provide treatment, assess progress, adjust goals and treatment plans, and make discharge recommendations in accordance with AOTA guidelines.
• Consider patients’ ages and developmental levels in all aspects of care.
• Maintain current knowledge and expertise in patient care.
• Respond to new evaluations within the timeframes specified in applicable policies and procedures.
• Remain alert to changes in patients’ conditions and the work environment and respond appropriately.
• Document patient care, patient and family education, and responses to care accurately, consistently, and on time in the medical record.
• Ensure patient care goals are measurable and include a specific timeframe for attainment.
• Plan, provide, and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed