Occupational Therapist at EXALT HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CONROE LLC

Auburndale, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Activities Of Daily Living, Functional Skills, Cognitive Skills, Vocational Skills, Home Modifications, Assistive Devices, Collaboration, Documentation, Patient Education, Clinical Reasoning, Problem-Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Team-Oriented, Microsoft Windows

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Position Summary 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Education patients on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): 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. Requirements 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). Education, Training, and Experience Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (required). 2 years of Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (preferred). Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. Proficient in documentation and medical record keeping. Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine. Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards Promotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimum patient outcomes. Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks. Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly. Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately. Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life following illness, injury, or surgery. Essential duties include educating patients on Activities of Daily Living, functional and cognitive skills, and collaborating with the rehab team to develop a comprehensive plan of care.