Occupational Therapist Acute NN

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist in Naples, Florida. This role primarily involves assessing and developing effective treatment plans for patients while maintaining compliance with state licensure guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and be licensed to practice in Florida. Responsibilities include thorough patient evaluations, documentation, and collaboration within the healthcare team to enhance patient care. An environment committed to professional growth and quality healthcare is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Florida.
• BLS certification needed from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient’s functional skills and impairments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Provide formal and informal guidance to patients and team members.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Florida

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• DEPARTMENT: 27092 - Occupational Thrp North Naples
• LOCATION: 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110
• WORK SCHEDULE: Variable

About NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non‑profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence, offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships, have endowed chairs, conduct research and participate in national clinical trials, and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH – for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist primary functions are to assess, reassess, develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care that is safe, effective and incorporates patient input, adhering to the Occupational Therapy standard of care. Employees must follow Occupational Therapy referrals ordered by a physician and remain within the scope of service provided, operational guidelines, State licensure Act and National Professional Organization Practice Guidelines. Leadership, delegation, interdisciplinary team work, information management, performance improvement, customer service and time management are essential basic competencies. Needs general supervision.

Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Evaluation

• Performs initial therapy evaluations and re-evaluations utilizing evaluation techniques appropriate to patient’s age, culture, and admitting diagnosis to obtain a comprehensive view of patient’s functional skills and impairments during the first 60 minutes of assessment time.
• Makes an accurate assessment of patient’s strengths, weaknesses and pain.
• Develops a well‑defined plan of care and goals which include patient input and awareness of patient’s educational and cultural needs.
• Is able to select, monitor, and modify appropriate equipment, procedure, and diagnostic testing methods.
• Makes accurate clinical impressions when one or more physical impairments or diagnosis exist simultaneously.
• Therapeutic goals are consistently measurable, objective and reflective of the plan, and are modified and updated appropriately and timely.
• Has developed skills or is actively pursuing development of skills in specialty areas (aquatics, lymphedema, manual therapy, Mckenzie, neurologic – NDT, orthopedic, sports, wound, vestibular, sensory integration, FCE’s, etc.) or in areas other than of primary responsibility assignment.

Treatment

• Demonstrates the skill, professional judgment and knowledge base to provide effective treatment to patients of different age groups and cultures.
• Consistently incorporates knowledge of growth and development issues into assessment of patient’s needs.
• Provides treatment services appropriate to patient’s age group, culture and disability.
• Is aware of resources available for different age groups and makes appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrates competency in all basic clinical procedures and equipment for all common disorders.
• Has developed new skills or is actively pursuing development of new skills in specialty areas, or in areas beyond primary assignment.
• Follows ethical practices utilizing guidelines established by the Florida Board of Examiners and the NCH HealthCare System.
• Delegates patient care to team members within their scope of practice.

Teaching

• Provides formal and informal guidance, support and teaching to internal and external customers.
• Verbally communicates, to pertinent members of a patient’s healthcare team, objective information about the patient’s deficits or impairments in a professional and timely manner.
• When covering for inpatients, posts all precautions to educate nursing staff and other staff members about the limitations, needs and precautions.

Documentation

• Consistently maintains timely, complete, and accurate written documentation as defined in policies and procedures.
• Is able to locate information in the medical record.
• Is able to perform a complete chart audit.
• Reports/completes all patient care information needed when a team member will be following up with a patient for treatment.

Clinical Management

• Takes ownership for the clinical environment.
• Takes responsibility for keeping a neat, organized, and clean therapeutic environment.
• Keeps track of therapy and evaluation materials and keeps them organized and in good condition.
• Monitors supply and ensures items are re‑supplied when necessary.
• Orders new material to meet the needs of the patient population of primary responsibility.
• Ensures appropriate and needed material and supplies are easily located and available to covering therapist.
• Accurately schedules and re‑schedules patients, if applicable.

Facility Responsibilities

• Takes ownership for all tasks related to scheduling and billing.
• Consistently follows policies and procedures for ensuring patient schedules are up to date, correct and patients are informed of scheduling practices.
• Communicates patient requested schedule changes to appropriate staff/community.
• Turns over accurate, timely billing information and ensures patients are re‑authorized per insurance requirement with adequate documentation of same and completes timely follow‑up phone calls when patients are no‑shows. Completes FIM’s accurately and timely, if applicable.

Certification/Continuing Education

• Meets CEU requirements to maintain licensure and specialty certifications.
• Attends courses or completes self‑study to stay current with issues related to primary population served.
• Stays current with AIDS education and medical errors education, state laws.
• Recognizes knowledge deficits and independently researches to meet the need of patients with uncommon presentations.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• No experience required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows.