Occupational Therapist -Part-time - Acute Care

Description Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute, part of the growing HCA West and Central Florida hospital system, is known for a dedicated Cardiovascular and Neuroscience focus. Our 288-bed facility also has a reputation for achieving high levels of quality care within comfortable, high-tech setting. Respected Centers of Excellence include: Chest Pain Center * Heart & Vascular Institute * Spine Care Center * Stroke Center Join us now in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida, where you’ll enjoy a short commute, easy beach access and more. As part of the nation’s largest healthcare system, the hospitals of HCA West Florida offer comprehensive benefits, continuing education, a variety of practice settings, an enviable Florida lifestyle, no state income tax, and many other advantages. With 16 hospitals located throughout West and Central Florida, you’re sure to find the one place that does more … for who you are and who you want to be. For more information and to apply, go to www.MoreCareerChoices.com EOE

In accordance with  physicians orders,  the Occupational  Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out occupational therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities.  Position tasks and responsibilities include:

• Plans, organizes and conducts programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities designed to help patients regain physical and or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
• Plans therapeutic care based on clinical assessment.
• Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities.
• Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals.
• Integrates occupational therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. 
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Participates in patient discharge planning.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Full Benefits Package available including 401k Plan with Company Match

Requirements

Required Job Qualifications include:    

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• B.S. or M.S. in Occupational Therapy.
• State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.