Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - PT - Days - $7,500 Sign on Bonus - MRH

Memorial Healthcare; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the acute care team serving adults with complex medical needs. You will supervise therapy assistants, design care plans, and guide patient progress with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, family education, and ongoing assessments. Opportunity to advance clinical skills and participate in evidence-based practice within a high-volume trauma/ICU setting.

Qualifications

• Accredited Program: Occupational Therapy (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS Cert American Heart (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Grace Period for Essential Credential
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross
• Occupational Therapy License (OT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Responsibilities

• Supervises and delegates care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians.
• Mentors peers and students.
• Designs and implements a plan of care appropriate to problems identified with the healthcare team and patient/family.
• Plans and assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition including type and frequency of treatment.

Skills

Accountability

Clinical policies

Customer service

Documentation

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

OT degree

BLS/AHA ECARD

BLS RQI ECARD

BLS certification

Grace period BLS

Red Cross BLS

Florida OT License

Job description

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

Summary:

Do you have a passion for acute care? Are you looking for a dynamic, fast-paced environment to foster your clinical & professional growth?
The Memorial Regional acute care team values the clinical contributions of our therapists in the care of adults with a variety of medical complexities

• 863 bed, Level I Trauma Center
• Flexible start times
• Enjoy the experience of providing services at the highest level of acute care by treating ECMO, VAD, Transplant and Level I multi-trauma patients.
• Expand your knowledge and earn unlimited CEUS with your free subscription to Medbridge & Monthly Rehab Lecture Series
• Clinical Ladder
• Leadership support - Clinical bedside support of discipline specific supervisors, - Robust mentoring & onboarding program
• Regular clinical rotations
• Autonomy to bring evidence- based practices to the forefront & help to implement change
• Endless opportunities to participate in community events & give back to those we serve
• MRH has 4 publications in 4 different journals & received the Gage Award for Quality from America's Essential Hospitals
• PTs have the opportunity to develop wound care skills if interested

Responsibilities:

Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards. Mentors peers and students.Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the healthcare team as well as the patient/family.Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition including type and frequency of treatment.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Occupational Therapy (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Occupational Therapy License (OT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 40%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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