This position is responsible for providing occupational therapy services in compliance with Shands HomeCare policies and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, and all federal and state laws and regulations. The Occupational Therapist works proactively to meet patient and client needs and to support the achievement of individualized, measurable treatment outcomes.
This role reports to and is supported by the Director of Rehabilitation or designee. The Occupational Therapist may provide supervision to an Occupational Therapy Assistant as applicable.
Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Qualifications:Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree
Current Occupational Therapy license in the State of Florida
Minimum of two (2) years of experience, including at least one (1) year of demonstrated expertise in a specialty area such as home care, women’s health, sports, neurology, wound care, orthopedics, or pediatrics
Home care experience preferred
Licensure/Certification
Must meet licensure and certification requirements as outlined above
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation
Employees in this position may operate a vehicle for assigned business purposes as a non-frequent driver
A frequent driver is defined as one who uses a personal or Shands vehicle at least once daily, five or more individual trips per week, or averages over 150 miles per week in the performance of job duties