What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at The Paley Institute?
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At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
- Evaluates and treats disabilities, injuries, and diseases as related to functional impairments
- Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities, directing aides, technicians, and assistants
- Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve the quality of life for the patient
- Delegates the plan of care to assistive personnel and monitors quality of care
- Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress, recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications
- Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information, developing and conducting in-service training programs
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of disabilities, injuries and diseases as related to functional impairments. Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve quality of life. Delegates the plan of care to assistive personnel and monitors quality of care. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the supervisor.
The schedule for this postion will be approximately 3 days per week. The primary focus of this role will be to evaluate and treat patients with conditions affecting the upper extremities, specifically the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with a strong foundation in upper extremity rehabilitation who is proficient in assessing and treating a range of injuries, including fractures, tendon, and nerve injuries, with a significant emphasis on post-surgical conditions. This includes various disorders such as tendon injuries
Education / Experience
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- 2 years of occupational therapist experience preferred
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required
- EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred
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