Occupational Therapist PRN

About the role

The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient's physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Treat disabilities, injuries and disease using therapeutic techniques according to prescriptions from a physician, performs testing and evaluation procedures on patients.
• Record and document patient observation, treatment and changes in condition.
• Monitor, analyze and review clinical data.
• Reevaluate and modify treatment plans and goals based upon patient performance.
• Communicate clearly and provide explanation of care in a way that can be easily understood by patients and their families.
• Ensure patient's family is informed of patient status.
• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status.
• Participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care.
• Provide purposeful and skilled interaction care.
• Use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician's plan of care.
• Observe and report patient's reaction to treatment and changes in patient's condition.
• Communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient's family in a timely manner.
• Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy; Masters preferred.
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred.
• Current Florida Occupational Therapist license.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA (American Heart Association).
• Current FIM (Functional Independence Measure) required (within 90 days of hire).
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

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