AdventHealth University

Acute Care Occupational Therapist, Full Time (Weekends)

AdventHealth University$62K — $116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
  • Must possess valid Occupational Therapist license or temporary permit.
  • Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
  • Strong documentation skills using measurable and objective terminology.
  • Ability to create and implement individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

  • Perform evaluations and re-evaluations based on established standards.
  • Establish and adapt individualized treatment plans, including setting goals.
  • Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Provide education and teaching opportunities for patients and caregivers.
  • Discharge patients according to practice and payer guidelines when goals are met.
  • Oversee care provided by certified therapy assistants and aides.
  • Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and maintaining clinical competencies.
  • Involvement in community outreach through educational events.
  • Supportive environment for practice changes and quality improvement activities.
Full Job Description
Schedule:
Full time

Shift:
Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Address:
501 REDMOND RD NW

City:
ROME

State:
Georgia

Postal Code:
30165

Job Description:

  • Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
  • Establishes, implements, and adapts individualized treatment plans, including goal setting, treatment activities, and frequency.
  • Documents accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology.
  • Identifies the need for patient and caregiver education and utilizes opportunities for teaching, including discharge recommendations.
  • Discharges patients when maximum benefit is achieved or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
  • Charges patients accurately, timely, and legibly.
  • Practices principles of professional development and performance improvements by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and or evidence-based practices, and serving as a Clinical instructor.
  • Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
  • Maintains clinical competencies through professional development, best practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.
  • Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards
  • Practices principles of employee and patient safety in daily job activities.
  • Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department, through effective time management and clinical efficiency and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.
  • Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats with patients, staff, physicians, nurses, and administrators.

Education:
  • Master's Preferred

Field of Study:
  • in Occupational Therapy

Additional Information:
  • Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body.
  • Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
  • Occupational Therapist (OT) Required OR
  • Occupational Therapist - Temporary Required


Pay Range:

$30.16 - $56.09

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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