Occupational Therapist

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Rehab Services
• Schedule: PRN Days
• Shifts will be on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
• Location: Panama City, FL

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

• Assess patient ‘s ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.