Occupational Therapist (WO) (Pool) - OHJOI IP REHAB SVS

Position Summary Occupational Therapist (WO) (Pool) OHJOI IP Rehab Services 62 Columbia St. Orlando FL 32806 Pool: (Per Diem) Minimum 3 Saturdays a month and preferable weekday coverage as well. Position Summary The Occupational Therapist, Weekend Option treats patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. This position is used primarily to supplement weekend staffing.

Responsibilities Essential Functions Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources. Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.

Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.

Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team. Qualifications Education/Training Bachelor’s degree from an approved program in occupational therapy. Licensure/Certification Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida-temporary permit acceptable. Experience 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources. Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload. Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.

Qualifications

• Education/Training Bachelor’s degree from an approved program in occupational therapy. Licensure/Certification Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida-temporary permit acceptable. Experience 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience preferred.