Acute Care Occupational Therapist: Heart & Neuro Rehab

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitation services in the Acute setting. You will assess patients, design and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, daily living activities, and communication, while addressing cognitive and psychosocial aspects of care.

Join a skilled multidisciplinary team at the Heart and Vascular Hospital's HVNM East Tower, collaborating to maximize functional outcomes and support a patient-centered recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher upon licensure.
• Florida-licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Experience or fieldwork in the acute setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services in the acute setting and tailor treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the care team to maximize physical function and address cognitive/psychosocial aspects of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Acute care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Overview

UF Health Occupational Therapist provide rehabilitation services in the Acute setting, working to create and customize the best course of treatment for conditions that limit a patient's ability to move, be active, communicate, swallow, and complete daily tasks and activities. Our skilled team strives to maximize physical performance, while addressing cognitive and psychosocial components of care to achieve the best functional outcomes.

The UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital (HVNM): The East Tower provides care to patients in the following service areas: Cardiac (surgical and non-surgical), Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Heart and Lung Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Neurology.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors or higher as designated by professional license. New graduates welcome.
• Experience or fieldwork in the acute setting preferred.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with others and work as a team.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida.