Occupational Therapist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

· Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Itâ€s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together  we are even better.

Schedule: TN

Shift : Various - this position covers for PTO, call outs, etc.Â

The community youâ€ll be caring for:

• Winter Park Memorial Hospital has continuously served the residents of Winter Park and its surrounding communities for more than 50 years

• Chartered in 1951, the hospital has grown from the visionary efforts of a handful of Winter Park residents and community leaders, to a 307-bed acute care facility that is a model of community health and wellness

• Over the years the hospital has continually expanded to meet the needs of the community, adding an upscale obstetrics and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place, cancer care at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Winter Park, and state-of-the-art surgery, recovery and rehabilitation at the AdventHealth Orthopedic Institute

The role youâ€ll contribute:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, psychosocial, and/or limitations with activities of daily
living as medically prescribed.

The value youâ€ll bring to the team:

•Assesses patient ability to safely and effectively perform independent activities of daily living skills

•Documents and charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policies and procedures

•Designs and implements a treatment plan of care utilizing practice standards and recommended techniques and modalities, insurance guidelines, and patient's needs. Monitors patient's response and progress to treatment and modifies treatment plans appropriate

•Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and follow up services

•Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients, family and healthcare professionals within and across care settings and communities

•Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation therapy aide, according to established regulations and practice standards

•Meets productivity standard as defined by department

•Attends department meetings and education as required

•Practices principles of professional development and performance improvements by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and or evidence-based practices, and serving as a Clinical instructor

•Educates patients, family members, and caregivers about identified needs

•May assist as required to market occupational therapy program in the hospital and community

•Willingly adjust and adapt to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers, programs as needed, approved and observed by manager

•Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:

•Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

•Entry level competency of occupational therapy practice, theory, principles, and applications as defined in competency/department policies

•Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION: REQUIRED:

•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained before employee starts patient care

•Licensed in applicable state as an Occupational Therapist OR Temporary State permit as Occupational Therapist