Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab Services

Tampa General Hospital; Lincoln Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for its Outpatient Burn Rehab services. This role involves working with a diverse patient population to improve their quality of life through evidence-based rehabilitation practices. The therapist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care and ensure optimal functional independence. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in occupational therapy and have Florida licensure, with at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Licensure by the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 1 year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with burn injuries.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Manage patient caseload and documentation.

Skills

Clinical knowledge for burn injuries

Communication skills

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Master’s degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Job Description - Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Burn Rehab (2500028Y)

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Burn Rehab - ( 2500028Y )

Description

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services are provided at multiple off campus locations and include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services for patients across the life span (Pediatric and Adult). Patients may have a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injuries, trauma, burns, chronic pain, birth injuries and other cardiac and neurology-related conditions. The goal of rehabilitation services is to increase the functional independence of our patients and improve their quality of life through state-of-the-art, evidence-based practices.

OT will be part of an Interdisciplinary team of PT, OT and physicians providing world class evidence-based care to patients. Primary caseload will be patients with Burn injuries, but OT may be expected to work with some patients from other diagnostic/age groups to meet the operational needs of the department

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Licensure/Registration: Licensure by the State of Florida as a Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 1 year experience required
• Education: Master’s degree in occupational therapy

Technical Knowledge,Skills and Abilities

Must have clinical knowledge and skills to work with adult and pediatric patients with Burn injuries including scar management, splinting and pressure garments

In collaboration with patient and /or family member develops individualized treatment plans for each patient

Collaborate within discipline and team members of other disciplines and physicians to optimize patient care

Manges patient caseload and Documentation to department guidelines

Stays current with evidence-based practice through professional development activities as appropriate to caseload

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build and maintain relationships with patients, physicians and other referral sources

Active participation in team meetings

Performs all other duties as assigned

Travel may be required to meet operational needs at various locations.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Tampa

Work Locations

Work Locations

: Family Care Center Armenia 2333 W Hillsborough Ave Tampa 33603

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Job

: Rehabilitative Services

Organization

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Scheduled Days : Tuesday, Thursday, Friday