The Occupational Therapist designs and implements care plans for patients with medical complexities in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include educating families, supervising therapy assistants, and performing ongoing patient assessments.
Hollywood, Florida Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
Do you have a passion for acute care? Are you looking for a dynamic, fast-paced environment to foster your clinical & professional growth? The Memorial Regional acute care team values the clinical contributions of our therapists in the care of adults with a variety of medical complexities
Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the healthcare team as well as the patient/family.Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards. Mentors peers and students.Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition including type and frequency of treatment.
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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Candidates must have a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and a valid State of Florida license. BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross is required.
