Occupational Therapy Assistant

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: FT

Shift: Sun/Mon/Thu/Fri 8am-6:30pm , the areas covered will be 'cardiac and comprehensive'.

The community you'll be caring for:

Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando

We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage

Career growth and advancement potential

Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America

AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country

We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role you'll contribute:

Evaluates and Conducts medically prescribed Speech Language pathology treatment programs.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Implements a treatment plan of care established by an Occupational Therapist utilizing Practice Standards and recommended techniques, insurance guidelines and patient's needs.

Monitors patient response and progress to treatment and communicates with the Occupational Therapist to modify treatment plan as appropriate

Documents and Charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department /hospital policy and procedures

Educates patients, family members, and caregivers about identified needs and including discharge recommendations

May provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and follow-up services

As appropriate communicates effectively with patients, family and health care professionals within and across care settings and communities

May oversee the care provided by therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards

Meets productivity standard as defined by department

Attends department meetings and education as required

Practices principles of professional development and performance improvement by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and/or evidence-based practices, supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department, and serving as a clinical instructor

Willingly adjust and adapt to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers, programs as needed, approved and observed by manager

Regularly participates in marketing to physicians/physician practices to build referral relationships. Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures/speaking, and/or other extension of clinical expertise to the community as approved by manager or director.

Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:

Entry level competency of occupational therapy practice, theory, principle, and applications as defined in competency department policies

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

Licensed in applicable state as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed:

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Licensed in applicable state as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Rehabilitation Services

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25024523

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.