Occupational Therapist

Location: AdventHealth Kissimmee

2450 NORTH ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Kissimmee, 34744

Shift:  Full Time Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (3) 12's

Kissimmee:   AdventHealth Kissimmee

2450 N Orange Blossom Trl, Kissimmee, FL 34744

 

AdventHealth Kissimmee is an 83-bed community-focused hospital

Conveniently located near Walt Disney World

The team here is dedicated to bringing mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties

AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded to include a new medical office building, patient tower, and new main entrance

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, psychosocial, and/or limitations with activities of daily 
living as medically prescribed.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Assesses patient ability to safely and effectively perform independent activities of daily living skills
•Documents and charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following 
standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policies and procedures
•Designs and implements a treatment plan of care utilizing practice standards and recommended techniques and 
modalities, insurance guidelines, and patient's needs. Monitors patient's response and progress to treatment and modifies 
treatment plans appropriate
•Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and 
follow up services
•Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients, family and healthcare professionals within and across care 
settings and communities
•Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation therapy aide, 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 improvements by maintaining clinical knowledge, 
using best and or evidence-based practices, and serving as a Clinical instructor
•Educates patients, family members, and caregivers about identified needs
•May assist as required to market occupational therapy program in the hospital and community
•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
•Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:
•Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 
•Entry level competency of occupational therapy practice, theory, principles, and applications as defined in 
competency/department policies
•Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
n/a
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
0 years experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
•N/A
PREFERRED:
•N/A
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert
• Occupational Therapist
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:
REQUIRED:
•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained before employee starts patient care
•Licensed in applicable state as an Occupational Therapist OR Temporary State permit as Occupational 
Therapist
PREFERRED:

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.

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