occupational therapist per diem days - West Palm Beach, FL , USA, United States - Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Description

Up to $8,000 Sign On Bonus available based on experience


Job Description:
Our acute care hospital houses both the adult and pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We are looking for a highly passionate and skilled adult Occupational Therapist to join our team.

The Occupational Therapist will assess patients to develop an appropriate treatment plan based on current functional abilities with consideration of their prior level of function while adhering to the Standards of Occupational Therapy Practice.

You will have the opportunity to work with patients on their road to recovery from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI), neurological disorders, joint replacements, spinal surgeries, and multiple trauma from the ICU setting to discharge.

Our mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive therapy, focusing on enhancing the health and functional performance of our patients through a multidisciplinary approach to make the appropriate recommendations for discharge to the next level of care.

Occupatopnal Therapist Job Duties:

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's condition
• Designs and implements a plan of care with functional goals
• Educates patients and their families regarding treatment plans and progress
• Opportunities to train in other settings across the hospital campus

Qualifications

Education


Required:
Bachelors Degree required, Masters preferred

Experience

Preferred:
Minimum of 1 year as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting

License/Certifications


Required:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist
• BLS (American Heart Assn)

Candidates in unit have priority based on unit seniority

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.

If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.