Occupational Therapy Fellow- Hospital Based Rehab

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director and according to the established policies and procedures, plans and administers treatment and therapy programs designed to assist patients having various cognitive and physical disabilities to achieve their highest level of functional independence. Also responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Performs job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
• Participates in the Occupational Therapy Fellowship Program at Tampa General Hospital.
• Provides advanced clinical training to practicing occupational therapists.
• Applies evidence-based practice and advanced clinical reasoning in the treatment of clients with various disabling diagnoses.
• Promotes a patient-centered approach to care.
• Applies advanced skills in the field of Occupational Therapy across the continuum of care and lifespan of patients with functional and cognitive deficits.
• Mentors fellows by providing weekly guidance and support.
• Completes additional learning opportunities through live patient exams and evidence-based projects.
• Evaluates patients, plans care, provides treatment, assesses progress, adjusts goals & treatment plans, and makes discharge recommendations.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients, staff, and families.
• Responds to new evaluations within the specific time frame stated in the Policies and Procedures of the various areas of work.
• Meets and completes the annual requirements outlined in the Occupational Therapy Fellowship Program.
• Provides accurate, timely, and consistent documentation of patient care, patient/family education, and response to care in the medical record.
• Remains alert to changes in the patient's condition and the work environment and responds appropriately; updates nursing or ancillary staff as necessary.
• Abides by the expectations & guidance per the TGH Critical and Acute Care OT Fellowship Program Handbook.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office and various information technology systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically and apply sound judgement.
• Demonstrate ability to perform per the expectations of the OT Fellowship Program Handbook.

Skills

• Advanced clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to apply skills across the continuum of care and lifespan.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$34.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday.