Occupational Therapist- AdventHealth Orlando

Orlando, Florida, Description All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:   ·          Benefits from Day One ·          Paid Days Off from Day One ·          $5,000. 00 sign-on (2-year commitment) ·          $1,500. 00 relocation to qualified candidates ·          Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that  together  we are even better. Schedule:   FT Shift : 4 days 10-hour shift: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM . This position has more of an emphasis on Orthopedic patients although coverage for cardiac and comprehensive patients is expected as well.   The community you’ll be caring for: • Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando • We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage • Career growth and advancement potential • Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America • AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country • We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year The role you’ll contribute: Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, psychosocial, and/or limitations with activities of daily  living as medically prescribed.

The value you’ll bring to the team: •Assesses patient ability to perform independent activities of daily living skills safely and effectively •Documents and charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policies and procedures •Designs and implements a treatment plan of care utilizing practice standards and recommended techniques and modalities, insurance guidelines, and patient’s needs. Monitors patient’s response and progress to treatment and modifies treatment plans appropriate •Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and follow up services •Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients, family and healthcare professionals within and across care settings and communities •Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation therapy aide, according to established regulations and practice standards •Meets productivity standard as defined by department •Attends department meetings and education as required •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 •Educates patients, family members, and caregivers about identified needs •May assist as required to market occupational therapy program in the hospital and community •Willingly adjust and adapt to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers, programs as needed, approved, and observed by manager •Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: •Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained before employee starts patient care •Licensed in applicable state as an Occupational Therapist OR Temporary State permit as Occupational  Therapist This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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