What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) | UF Health Gainesville Heart & Vascular/Neuro Medicine | Full-time | Days position at University of Florida Health?
Overview
Full-time 8:00am to 4:30pm. Tuesday through Saturday
UF Health Occupational Therapists provide rehabilitation services in the Acute setting, working to create and customize the best course of treatment for conditions that limit a patient's ability to move, be active, communicate, swallow, and complete daily tasks and activities. Our skilled team strives to maximize physical performance, while addressing cognitive and psychosocial components of care to achieve the best functional outcomes. This setting offers an array of service areas in three locations in Gainesville, Florida.
The UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital (HVNM): The East Tower provides care to patients in the following service areas: Cardiac (surgical and non-surgical), Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Heart and Lung Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Neurology
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors or higher as designated by professional license
- New graduates welcome
- Experience or fieldwork in the acute setting preferred
- Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with others and work as a team
Licensure/Certification/Registration :
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Florida.