Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Per diem schedule

Job summary

Select Medical Rehabilitation - Orlando Central is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage housed inside Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and adjusting treatment plans, and delivering discipline-specific therapy to support return to community activities.

Requirements include current state licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co‑workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Education

Occupational Therapist licensure (state) or eligible

Job description

Select Medical Rehabilitation - Orlando Central

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: Housed inside of Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $55 per hour plus shift differential for weekend shifts

Sign on bonus: $5,000

Our acute rehabilitation unit is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co‑workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.