Neurologic Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Hempel Clinic, Ocoee

Position Summary

Department

• Orlando
• Health
• Ambulatory -
• Outpatient
• Rehab
• Status: Full-Time | 40 hours per week
• Shift:
• Monday -
• Friday, 8am - 5pm
• Title: Occupational Therapist ***Address of
• Practice: 1300 Hempel Avenue, Ocoee, FL 34761***

Position Summary

This is for a neurologic occupational therapist for our CARF accredited, multidisciplinary clinic located at 1300 Hempel Ave, Ground floor. This individual will work with patients aged 10-adult, with neurologic conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders. We see patients one-on-one for hour long treatment sessions, and work closely with our interdisciplinary team and physician partners. Strong interest or background in neurorehabilitation is recommended. All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions
• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy.
• Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Provides patient/family education as indicated.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in occupational therapy.

• Licensure/Certification
• Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida-temporary permit acceptable.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.