Acute Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401k match

Performance bonus

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System's Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments arising from illness, injury, or surgery, to restore independence and support safe discharge.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, ADL training, and discharge planning, ensuring

Qualifications

• BLS and OT licensure/eligibility required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• 1 year Occupational Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ functional abilities and limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve ADLs, mobility, and safety.
• Provide neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, and adaptive equipment training.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and case managers.
• Document patient progress and treatment outcomes in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on techniques to improve independence and safety at home.
• Participate in discharge planning and recommend appropriate follow-up services.

Skills

BLS

OT (Occupational Therapy)

OT Eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

BayCare Health System's Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments arising from illness, injury, or surgery, to restore independence and support safe discharge.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, ADL training, and discharge planning, ensuring