Inpatient Rehab OT — Per Diem & Growth

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Gainesville is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team at 2708 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608. This per diem role focuses on evaluating and treating patients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and neurological and orthopedic conditions to promote functional recovery.

The therapist will develop and modify treatment plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians to ensure evidence-based

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient's need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Skills

BLS Certification

State licensure eligibility

Job description

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Gainesville is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team at 2708 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608. This per diem role focuses on evaluating and treating patients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and neurological and orthopedic conditions to promote functional recovery.

The therapist will develop and modify treatment plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians to ensure evidence-based