Occupational Therapist

Day (United States of America)

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist will administer occupational treatments to assigned pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients while providing care A staff Occupational Therapist is a registered therapist who, under general supervision, is responsible for therapeutic management of a specific caseload of patients from admission through discharge via evaluation, treatment planning and implementation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy
Must be licensed as an occupational therapist in the state of Florida
BLS/CPR Required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Must have adequate strength, endurance, balance, manual dexterity and coordination.

- Requires self-motivation and initiative skills along with excellent communication both verbal and non-verbal.

- Familiarity with computer documentation preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES :

- The employee’s primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge, which includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgement.

- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

- Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.

- Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.

- Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.

- Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.

- Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.

- Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

- Shows courtesy, compassion and respect for all customers.

- Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

- Comply with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standards.
Age related factors are considered in developing care, treatment, education and evaluation of patients ranging in age from pediatrics to geriatrics. Knowledge of age-related factors are applied appropriately in accordance with professional and regulator standards and department policies and procedures.