Per Diem Occupational Therapist – Rehab & Discharge

BayCare Health System; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

BLS

License Eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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.