Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab (PRN)

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to support inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for all ages, including stroke, spinal cord and brain injury cases. The role involves goal-driven evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team at the Ocoee location.

Responsibilities include data collection, plan development, documentation, billing accuracy, and ensuring compliance with state and Orlando Health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.
• Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida; temporary permit acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and gathers data from patients, physicians, and family.
• Develops treatment plans integrated with the care continuum with specific goals.
• Demonstrates competence in equipment use, safety, and patient education.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plans and documents care as required by department policies.
• Ensures accurate billing and adheres to state practice act and standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in accordance with Orlando Health policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

WhereYou’llWork (and WhyYou’llLove It!)

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute

offers comprehensive CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for adults,adolescentsand children, with specialty programs in stroke, spinalcordand brain injury rehabilitation. A dedicated 54-bed rehabilitation hospital provides post-acute care for patients requiring medical and intensive rehabilitative therapies covering a full range of orthopedic and neurological conditions. The facility has all-private rooms, three therapy gyms outfitted with the latest technology (e.g., weight-assisted treadmill, robotics for training in arm/hand coordination and walking, and communication-assistance technology), a simulated apartment, and an expansive outdoor space foradditionaltherapeutic activity. Outpatient centers feature interdisciplinary teams working together to help each patient meet their individual rehabilitation goals and achieve the highest possible level of independence.

A Day in YOUR Life as an Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist treats patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. This position is used primarily to supplement weekend staffing.

Location:

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute
1300 Hempel Ave, Ocoee, FL

Schedule:

PRN/Per Diem

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. .

Required Qualifications

• Education/Training
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure/Certification
• Current BLS certification
• Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida-temporary permit acceptable
• Experience
• No prior experience required

The Orlando Health System of Care

includes award‑winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary carepracticesand outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico.Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.Join us!