Occupational Therapist - Rehab Services PT
Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida
Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida
Provide exceptional occupational therapy services by evaluating patients and implementing effective treatments to help them reach their goals. Ensure patient safety, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize customer experience.
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing exceptional healthcare in a professional manner. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Quality/No Harm: Maintains patient safety at all times. Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status. Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies. Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies. Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies. Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends in-services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours. Customer Experience: Responds to therapy referrals and inquiries upon receipt. Reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team. Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.
Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly. Prepares/reviews schedule for the next day. Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times.
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.
