Occupational Therapist - Orlando, FL

Only for registered members Orlando, FL , United States

2 days ago

$65,000 - $105,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Position Summary: · Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children · Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has provided compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 25 years. Led by dedicated doctors, specialists ...

Job description

Position Summary:

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has provided compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 25 years. Led by dedicated doctors, specialists and caregivers, Arnold Palmer Hospital offers a wide range of advanced pediatric services in an environment built just for kids.

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation is housed within two outpatient sites that offer a full scope of rehabilitative services for children ranging from birth to age 21 with a range of diagnoses and conditions. Our pediatric rehabilitation team operates within a collaborative, fast-paced, and patient-centered environment with the goal of working with children to maximize their potential.

Arnold Palmer Hospital Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation is seeking for a Occpational Therapist to treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities to develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.

Shift:Day - Full-time

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the

departmental policies and procedures.

Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.
Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy.
Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.
Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
Provides patient/family education as indicated.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control, as required.
Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient right and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Attends rehabilitation meetings, in-services, and any patient care meetings that are required for the assignment.
Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
Instructs support personnel in their duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

Bachelor's degree or higher from an approved program in occupational therapy.

Licensure/Certification

Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida-temporary permit acceptable.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

None

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