Occupational Therapist

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital Wildwood; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital Wildwood seeks an occupational therapist to evaluate and treat patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. The OT will develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Required master’s degree in OT with active state license; BLS certification is required. Inpatient rehab experience is preferred, and a sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered to new hires.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS certification required or equivalent per policy.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and instrumental activities.
• Assist patients in developing functional, cognitive, and pre-vocational skills.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and rehab staff to formulate a plan of care.
• Document patient progress and outcomes to measure effectiveness of therapy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OT best practices and continue education.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

Position Summary

As a Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital part in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life following illness, injury, or surgery. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to address a variety of patient needs. You will also educate patients and their families on self-management techniques to ensure continued progress after discharge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Education patients on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility.
• Support patient development of functional skills: Strengthening, coordination, balance, and endurance.
• Support patient development of cognitive skills: Memory, attention, problem-solving, and reasoning.
• Pre-vocational or vocational skills: Returning to work or retraining for a new career.
• Recommending appropriate home modifications or assistive devices to ensure a safe and successful transition back home.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other rehab professionals to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
• Document patient progress and outcomes to measure treatment effectiveness.
• Educate patients and their families on strategies to maintain their improved function at home.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest occupational therapy practices through continuing education.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Licenses or Certifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Occupational Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).

Education, Training, and Experience

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (required).
• 2 years of Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (preferred).
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.

Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards

• Promotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimum patient outcomes.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
• Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)