Seasonal Occupational Therapist, Naples: Premium Pay

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay rates

Naples, FL location

Seasonal peak season start date

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals to ensure coordinated care and compliant billing documentation.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly across diverse patient populations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.

Skills

Occupational therapy principles

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Patient privacy

Education

OT - Registered license

Job description

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals to ensure coordinated care and compliant billing documentation.