Acute Occupational Therapist

About the role

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, part of BayCare Health System, is a 222-bed, not-for-profit community hospital located in New Port Richey, Florida.

Established in 1965, the hospital has a long-standing commitment to serving the West Pasco community, providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ functional abilities and limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve ADLs, mobility, and safety.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, and adaptive equipment training.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and case managers.
• Document patient progress and treatment outcomes in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on techniques to improve independence and safety at home.
• Participate in discharge planning and recommend appropriate follow-up services.

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• OT (Occupational Therapy) Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtain
• Required Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
• PREFERRED 1-year Occupational Therapy
• Facility BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-NBH
• Location: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital - New Port Richey, FL
• Status: Pool, Exempt: No
• Shift Hours: varies/Days
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: No