Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time - Sign-on Bonus

Company: UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital

*A collaboration with Select Medical*

Gainesville, FL

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time

Physical and Occupational therapists will have access to the technology to foster higher patient success. This includes Bioness, LiteGait, Eksoskeleton, and Zero G assisted gait training, ADL suite, Armeo, Saebo, NMES, BITS and Virtual Reality technology. Therapy appointments are scheduled in 45 -90 minute sessions. Therapists typically see patients for 6 of their 8-hour day, leaving time for participation in committees, education, precepting, student coordination, and working on clinical ladder projects. Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration at UF Health Rehab Hospital create an outstanding patient experience and a team with endless growth opportunities!

$3,000 sign-on bonus

$150 in Student Loan Repayment Assistance after first 90 days of full-time employment

Benefits of being a therapist with us:

Latest rehab technologies
Engaged and team-oriented culture
High success rates of patients being discharged home
Great training and orientation program
Competitive PRN rates
A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities
Responsibilities:

Position Summary

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient's need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications:

Specific Duties

Evaluate patient's level of functioning and develop individualized treatment plan aligned with patient and family goals
Participate in discharge planning including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment

Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses)

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required
Home Care Requirements: One or more years of clinical experience and valid state Driver's License
Additional Data:

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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