Occupational Therapist

BayCare Health System; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare in Florida seeks an Acute Care Occupational Therapist – Pool/PRN to join St. Joseph’s North. You’ll evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers to support safe discharges.

Requirements include Basic Life Support, OT licensure or eligibility, a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, and preferred 1 year of OT experience. Schedule is 8:30–5, with occasional weekends; on-site role with no remote work.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• OT licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Preferred 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ functional abilities and limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve ADLs, mobility, and safety.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

OT Eligibility to obtain

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
BayCare is currently in search of our newest Acute Care Occupational Therapist – Pool/PRN, who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community around St. Joseph’s North. St. Joseph’s Hospital-North has been named one of the 100 Top Hospitals® in the U.S. by Fortune®/Merative™. As part of the St. Joseph’s family that has been serving the Tampa Bay area since 1934, St. Joseph’s Hospital-North is proud to be a member of the Lutz community since 2010.

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ functional abilities and limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve ADLs, mobility, and safety.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including 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.
  

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• OT (Occupational Therapy)
• Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtain
• Required Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
• Preferred 1-year Occupational Therapy
  

Location: St Josephs North - Lutz, FL
Status: Pool, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: 8:30-5pm/Days
Weekend Work: Occasional
On Call: No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled