Occupational Therapist
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Robust Benefits Package
Shift:

• Day
• Outpatient M-F, 8-10 hour shifts
• Inpatient 7 day/week coverage, 4/10 hr, 5/ 6-8hr (Sun-Weds or Weds-Sat)

Dreaming of living in paradise? Want to join a team delivering unmatched patient care? Enjoy leading an incredible team? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Lower Keys Medical Center is committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.
Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Preferred experiences in Adult & geriatric care. Setting to include inpatient acute care and/or outpatient. Including diagnosis: Musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, integumentary.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required.

About the Job:
A Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, then using sound judgment and psychological sensitivity, plans and implements an effective, individualized occupational therapy program based upon the physical assessment of the patient and their post-discharge needs. The Staff Occupational Therapist maintains a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for their professional growth and development. In addition, the Staff Occupational Therapist adheres to all of the policies, procedures and objectives of Lower Keys Medical Center and the Rehabilitation Services Department. As an Occupational Therapist with Lower Keys Medical Center, you will spend your day:

• Planning and conducting individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.
• Teaching patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities.
• Studying, evaluating, and recording patients' activities and progress.
• Reporting to Director of Rehabilitative Svcs
• Works with Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lower Keys Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in echocardiography, the American College of Radiology for mammography, the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center, and by the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center.The hospital has also been recognized with the American Heart Association's Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines Stroke quality achievement award. Established in 1971, Lower Keys Medical Center is licensed as a 167-bed acute care hospital with 24 hour emergency department care, laboratory and radiology services, and medical transport.
Lower Key Medical Center is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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