Inpatient Rehabilitation OT — Restore Independence

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute in Ocoee, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehab programs serving adults, adolescents and children. A dedicated 54-bed rehabilitation hospital provides post-acute care for patients requiring medical and intensive rehabilitative therapies.

You will evaluate patients, develop and modify treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain independent daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current BLS certification and Florida OT license (temporary permit acceptable).
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Re‑evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy.
• Ensures accurate billing.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved Occupational Therapy program

Current BLS certification

Maintains Florida OT license—temporary permit acceptable

Job description

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute in Ocoee, FL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehab programs serving adults, adolescents and children. A dedicated 54-bed rehabilitation hospital provides post-acute care for patients requiring medical and intensive rehabilitative therapies.

You will evaluate patients, develop and modify treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain independent daily