Senior Outpatient Occupational Therapist

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.

• 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.
• Supports scheduling to ensure each patient meets the plan of care agreed upon by the patient and referring physician, adjusting schedules as needed.
• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to standards and recommended techniques.
• Establishes, implements, and adapts individualized treatment plans including goal setting, treatment activities, and frequency.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Identifies the need for patient and caregiver education and utilizes each opportunity for teaching, documenting education and understanding as appropriate.
• Discharges patients when maximum benefit has been achieved or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
• Documents accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology following standards of practice, insurance guidelines, and department policies.
• Charges patients accurately, timely, and legibly according to CPT code format, price file, and insurance guidelines. Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department, through effective time management and clinical efficiency and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.
• Promotes a collaborative and supportive environment by serving as a mentor and positive role model for clinical staff and students, fostering professional growth, teamwork, and clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and Engaging in autonomous and collaborative participation in research, journal club/reviews, and clinical practice education within a peer group.
• 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.
• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
• Practices principles of employee and patient safety during daily job activities.

• Advanced clinical competency of discipline-specific practice, theory, principles, and application [Required]

• Basic computer skills to include Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Windows [Required]

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English [Required]

• Bilingual Spanish (Preferred)

• Master's [Preferred]

• in Occupational Therapy 

• 1+ years of experience as an Occupational Therapist [Preferred]

• Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body. Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

• Occupational Therapist (OT) [Required]

• American Occupational Therapy Association - Board Certified (AOTA-BC) [Required] OR

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) [Required]

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.