Occupational Therapist Pool

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare is seeking an Acute Occupational Therapist for a Pool/PRN position at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, FL. The role focuses on evaluating functional abilities and creating individualized therapy plans to promote independence in daily activities.

Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based OT interventions, collaborating with the care team, documenting progress, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• OT licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Preferred 1 year of OT experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to support recovery and independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers and rehab staff for coordinated care.
• Document evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries per hospital/regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection control procedures and safety standards.

Skills

BLS

OT

OT Eligible

Bachelor's Occupational Therapy

1-year OT experience

Education

Bachelor's Occupational Therapy

Job description

Details

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest AcuteOccupational Therapist Pool/PRN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital has been a trusted and loved hospital for all our community’s health and wellness needs. Our compassionate and caring team of experts, including nearly 800 team members and 250 physicians, work diligently to make sure that you receive high-quality care when you visit the hospital. Our new 204-bed replacement hospital that opened in the Spring of 2024 offers many more services than a standard community hospital, as we’re part of the BayCare family of health care facilities

Occupational Therapist Pool Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to support recovery and improve independence in activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other rehab professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and discharge planning.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection control procedures, and safety standards.

Requirements:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• OT (Occupational Therapy)
• Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtain
• Required Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
• Preferred 1-year Occupational Therapy

Location: South Florida Baptist Hospital - Plant City, FL

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m./Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled