• Home Health Occupational Therapist

    BayCare Health System (Lakeland, FL)


    There’s home care and then there’s BayCare HomeCare!

     

    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 that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

     

    BayCare is currently in search of our newest Home Health, **Occupational Therapist** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

     

    + **Facility:** BayCare HomeCare

    + **Location:** Lakeland, FL

    + **Status:** **Full Time**

    + **Shift Hours:** Monday - Friday / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    + **Weekend Work:** No

    + **On Call:** Yes

    + **Home visits in assigned service area:** Polk County

    BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

    + Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

    + Paid time off

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Mileage reimbursement

    + 401k match and additional yearly contribution

    + Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

    + Community discounts and more

     

    The Home Health OT provides hands-on care in the home for a group of patients consistently using the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. **Responsibilities include:**

     

    + Evaluates and develops specific treatment programs for individual patients based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.

    + Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

    + Required BLS or completion of BayCare's Basic Resuscitation Course (BRC).

    Required Certifications and Licensures:

    + Occupational Therapist State of Florida Licensure

    + Basic Life Support

    + Driver's License State of Florida (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)

    Education:

    + Bachelors Occupational Therapy

    + Preferred Masters Occupational Therapy

    Experience:

    + 1 year Occupational Therapy experience

    + Preferred 1 year Home Care

     

    Why join BayCare HomeCare? We offer extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities. Join BayCare HomeCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and **a great place to work!**

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing opportunities for Veterans and individuals with disabilities._

     

    **Position** Home Health Occupational Therapist

    **Location** Lakeland:HomeCare Lakeland | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** null