What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT), Neuro Recovery Center, Full-time position at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital?
The unique nature of the NRC is it’s ability to deliver wellness programs, as well as offer outpatient physical and occupational therapy services from our team of neuro specialists. Our physical therapists utilize advanced rehabilitation technologies in order to assist with treatments delivered to our patients. This unique method, incorporating technology into everyday treatment, allows our team to have an innovative approach to every patient’s plan of care. In this position you will be evaluating and recommending custom seating solutions for patients, as well as evaluating and treating outpatients who need occupational therapy services. This includes generating a Letters of Medical Necessity, working with vendors and adjusting the seating options in order to provide the best fit for patients requiring custom seating needs.
Sign On: $5,000
Responsibilities:
- Performs same duties as a Staff Professional. Consults with rehabilitation team members regarding therapy based on patient age, physical exertion, understanding and attention span.
- Evaluates patients and establishes a plan of care based on impairments identified in the evaluation.
- Performs Seating and mobility evaluations 50% of the time
- Generates Letters of medical necessity for wheelchair and other mobility devices
- Works with seating and mobility vendors in order to determine the most appropriate components for safe and functional operation.
- Performs thorough documentation of all treatments and assessments.
- Evaluates the need for, recommend and promote the appropriate rehabilitation technology devices ranging from low to high end technology to meet the needs of the patient both in an independent setting as well as a therapy gym.
- Provides training in the use of all equipment prescribed for the patient to ensure safety and proper usage.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
- Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
- Meets all requirements for mandatory in services.
- Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
- Promotes a positive image of the hospital to outside agencies and the public.
- Participates in performance improvement activities as needed
- Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
- Shows courtesy, compassion and respect.
- Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical and legal standards
- Serves as a resource person to staff, peers, students and clients.
- Assists in the development of new programs/services related to the rehabilitation technology, and community programming
- Assists in the implementation of hospital and programmatic policies and procedures.
- Supervises assigned students and volunteers.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current OT license in state of Florida
- Have ATP and RESNA Certification or willing to obtain them within a year
- Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification
- Experience preferred, will consider a new grad
- Knowledge of federal and state professional requirements
Compensation : Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended .
Location: 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Hours: Full-Time at 40 hours per week
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
