Occupational Therapist Outpatient

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Well-being support: EAP & counseling

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL, is hiring for a role in Outpatient Therapy Services. The position involves assessing patients, designing and implementing OT treatment plans, and educating patients and families. The role also includes supervising certified OT assistants and therapy technicians in a regulated outpatient setting.

The minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree, BLS within 30 days, and Florida OTR credentialing prior to hire. Master's or Doctorate preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's or Doctorate degree preferred.
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire date.
• Florida Board-credentialed OTR certification prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills and designs the plan of care.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities and documents patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed and seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates patient and family about deficits and discharge planning; guides adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's or Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

• Location: Pensacola, FL
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart
• Department: Outpatient Therapy Services
• Schedule: Days | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides info regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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