Occupational Therapist Pool

BayCare Health System; Dunedin; Sur place; NZD 97 000 - 158 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

BayCare Alliant Hospital in Dunedin, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Pool/PRN team. You will assess patients, design individualized OT plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions to help patients regain independence and functional abilities during hospital care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure safe discharge planning and effective home modifications. This is a on-site role with opportunities to impact recovery and daily living skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy and active license or eligibility.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior OT experience preferred (Pool/PRN role).

Responsabilités

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities using standard tools.
• Develop and implement individualized OT care plans based on evaluation and goals.
• Provide direct OT services including training in self-care and cognitive rehab.
• Document progress and adjust treatment plans to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with care team for safe discharge planning and home modifications.
• Educate patients and families on treatment goals and daily living strategies.

Connaissances

Occupational Therapy

BLS

License Eligibility

Formation

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. BayCare is currently in search of our newest Occupational Therapist Pool/PRN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare Alliant Hospital is licensed as a 48-bed long term acute care specialty hospital and accredited by The Joint Commission. Alliant Hospital provides extended acute care services to patients requiring a longer period of time for medical treatment and recovery. As a “hospital within a hospital,” we offer 24-hour easy accessibility to emergency room physicians, diagnostic testing, radiology, laboratory and surgical services.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities using standardized tools and clinical observations.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on evaluation findings, patient goals, and interdisciplinary input.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services including training in self-care, adaptive equipment use, neuromuscular re-education, and cognitive rehabilitation.
• Document and track patient progress regularly; modify treatment plans as necessary to meet goals and improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with the care team to assist in safe discharge planning, recommending appropriate equipment, home modifications, or continued therapy services.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other health professionals to ensure cohesive care.
• Educate patients and families about treatment goals, strategies for daily living, and safe techniques for managing long-term conditions at home.

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• OT (Occupational Therapy)
• Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtain
• Required Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
• Preferred 1-year Occupational Therapy

Location: BayCare Alliant Hospital - Dunedin, FL

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM/Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled