Occupational Therapist - PT/OT Rehab Services

Position Information

Work Type: Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Weekdays with Occasional Weekends
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period:

Location: Medical Center, US:FL:Lakeland  

Position Summary

Demonstrates commitment to the vision, core purpose/mission and goals of LRMC, modeling the values and culture.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible to the Occupational Therapist WTL and/or Department Leader. He/she works in a self-directed work team committed to a common purpose and goal. The Occupational Therapist works within the scope of Occupational Therapy. He/she is responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. The Occupational Therapist contributes to positive outcomes and meets the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior. He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of therapy and team functions.

Position Details

• * Standard Work Duties: Occupational Therapist
  • Role models through professional development, continuous learning, and improvement of competence in the practice of Occupational Therapy.
  • Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
  • Performs the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients while providing an individualized plan of care, resulting in positive patient outcomes and effective resource utilization.
  • Ensures that all patient documentation is complete, accurate, finished in a timely manner, and reflects both patient response to treatment and changes in plan of care based on patient progress
  • Initiates and coordinates patient teaching, equipment needs, and discharge planning according to identified needs; assesses patient/family comprehension of teaching and equipment and including them in the plan of care.
  • Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members, reports significant findings in a timely and appropriate manner, and seeks input to plan of care.
  • Facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration of care by initiating appropriate consults when indicated.
  • Provides exceptional healthcare while maintaining good stewardship by effectively utilizing departmental resources, demonstrating flexibility to meet patient workload, and maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency to ensure consistent patient care and positive outcomes.
  • Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety, including the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.
     

Qualifications & Experience

Education Essential: * Bachelor Degree

Nonessential: * Master Degree

Education Equivalent Experience: * Accredited Program for Occupational Therapy
Nonessential:
* Accredited Program for Occupational Therapy
  

Other information:
Licenses Essential: Current license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Florida.
Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policie
Experience Preferred: One year acute care experience.