Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeland LLC·Auburndale, Florida
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic interventions and educate patients on self-management techniques.
PRN As a Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital part in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life following illness, injury, or surgery. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to address a variety of patient needs. You will also educate patients and their families on self-management techniques to ensure continued progress after discharge.
Dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility.
Support patient development of functional skills: Strengthening, coordination, balance, and endurance.
Support patient development of cognitive skills: Memory, attention, problem-solving, and reasoning.
Pre-vocational or vocational skills: Returning to work or retraining for a new career. Recommending appropriate home modifications or assistive devices to ensure a safe and successful transition back home. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other rehab professionals to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each patient. Document patient progress and outcomes to measure treatment effectiveness. Educate patients and their families on strategies to maintain their improved function at home. Stay up-to-date on the latest occupational therapy practices through continuing education.
Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Licenses or Certifications Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Occupational Therapy in the state where currently practicing. Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).
Market context
Florida healthcare employers continue to post Occupational Therapist PRN openings to cover fluctuating patient volumes and staffing gaps across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings. These roles are competitive because they require active state licensure and timely BLS compliance, and the schedule flexibility can attract many applicants. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and BLS timing before applying.
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