• Occupational Therapist

    BayCare Health System (Dunedin, FL)


    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 **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:

    1. Team player - Excellent communication skills and able to closely collaborate with others on the rehab team and interdisciplinary team.

    2. Willing to train and grow in the Long-Term Acute Care setting.

    3. Flexible and adaptable.

    4. Emotional intelligence - Ability to work with challenging patient population and the length of stay.

    Requirements:

    + BLS (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!**

    Facility:

    BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-PR LEASE ALLIANT

     

    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

    **Position** Occupational Therapist

    **Location** Dunedin:Mease Dunedin | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** null