Occupational Therapist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, determine treatment needs, and implement therapy plans aimed at maximizing independence and health. The role includes ongoing assessment and directing the therapy program using purposeful activities.

Qualified candidates will be licensed in Florida and have experience aligned with orthopedic care; BLS certification is preferred. Background screening is required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Florida.
• Annual orthopedic education requirements on hire and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine acuity of illness or injury.
• Plan and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment programs.
• Utilize purposeful activities to maximize independence and health.

Job description

Department

OT_CKA

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for utilizing purposeful activities or interventions to achieve functional outcomes, maximizing the independence and maintenance of health of any individual who is limited by a physical injury or illness, a cognitive impairment, a psychosocial dysfunction, a mental illness, a developmental or a learning disability, or an adverse environmental condition. The Occupational Therapist also assumes the responsibility for assessing the patient, identifying the level of acuity of illness, planning the patient’s treatment program, and implementing/directing the program.

Required Qualifications

For employees assigned to dedicated orthopedic team: - Require successful completion of Annual Orthopedic education requirements upon hire and then annually as outlined in the Orthopedic Program(s) Education plan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Prefer Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
• Lymphedema certification preferred

Required License and Certs

FL OT: Florida Occupational Therapist

Preferred License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/