Occupational Therapist

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy thats built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Occupational Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare Alliant Hospital is licensed as a 48-bed long term acute care specialty hospital and accredited by The Joint Commission. Alliant Hospital provides extended acute care services to patients requiring a longer period of time for medical treatment and recovery. As a hospital within a hospital, we offer 24-hour easy accessibility to emergency room physicians, diagnostic testing, radiology, laboratory and surgical services

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients functional status, needs, and goals through comprehensive assessments.

• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), fine motor coordination, upper extremity function, and cognitive-perceptual skills.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care plans.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and their families about the rehabilitation process, exercises to be done independently, fall prevention, and safe mobility techniques.
• Team members with temporary permits must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist that has been licensed for a minimum of six months. A supervising licensed Occupational Therapist may only supervise one permittee at any given time.

Skills:

• Team player - Excellent communication skills and able to closely collaborate with others on the rehab team and interdisciplinary team.
• Willing to train and grow in the Long-Term Acute Care setting.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Emotional intelligence - Ability to work with challenging patient population and the length of stay.

Requirements:

• B LS (Basic Life Support)
• OT (Occupational Therapy)
• Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtain
• Required Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
• Preferred 1-year Occupational Therapy

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition/Continuing Education reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-PR LEASE ALLIANT

Location: BayCare Alliant Hospital, Dunedin FL

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8:00a - 3:30p/days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled