Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Heart of Florida

• Close proximity to Walt Disney World
• Various outdoor activities for families and children to enjoy
• Beautiful local golf courses available year round
• Faith-based work environment
• Great benefits

• Full Time - Wendesday - Saturday 8:30 a - 7p - 4 days a week 10 hour days.  Friday is a AH Lake Wales and Saturday at Heart of Florida -or split schedule depending on case load.

You Will Be Responsible For:   

• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to standards and recommended techniques. Establishes, implements, and adapts an individualized treatment plan of care (including appropriate goal setting, treatment activities and frequency). Discharges patients when maximum benefit has been achieved and/or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
• Documents accurately, completely, and timely with legible handwriting. Uses measurable and objective terminology following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policy and procedures.
• Charges patient accurately, timely and legibly according to guidelines of the CPT code format and following insurance guidelines.
• Identifies the need for patient/caregiver education and utilizes each opportunity for teaching on a planned or spontaneous basis, including discharge recommendations. Documents education and understanding as appropriate.
• Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Nursing Assistant training is required or successful completion of either practical nurse fundamentals or comparable experience upon review

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and five years of work experience in Occupational Therapy, OR
• Masterâ™s degree in Occupational Therapy

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Licensed in the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• N/A

Provides direct and indirect services to specific age groups in the acute care, inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation settings. Utilizes process improvement in achieving the goals of the Rehabilitation Department. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies, and accrediting bodies. May supervise other Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, volunteers, technical aides and interns. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.