AdventHealth University

Occupational Therapist- Acute

AdventHealth University$62K — $116K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
  • Valid Occupational Therapist license required
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
  • Experience in developing and implementing treatment plans
  • Familiarity with performance improvement activities and departmental quality standards
  • Strong documentation skills using measurable and objective terminology

Responsibilities

  • Perform evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques
  • Establish and adapt individualized treatment plans
  • Document patient information accurately and in a timely manner
  • Educate patients and caregivers on treatment and discharge recommendations
  • Oversee care provided by occupational therapy assistants and aides
  • Participate in performance improvement activities within the department
  • Support public awareness and community education through events and lectures

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and clinical instruction
  • Participation in community engagement and public education
  • Commitment to maintaining clinical competence and best practices
  • Supportive work environment focusing on employee and patient safety
  • Defined productivity standards with a focus on time management and clinical efficiency
Full Job Description
Schedule:
Full time

Shift:
Day (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.

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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