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Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - Per Diem - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare System
Memorial Regional Hospital
Part-time

Location : Hollywood, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy.

Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations.

We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Summary :

Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.

Responsibilities :

Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the healthcare team as well as the patient / family.

Plans and / or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Mentors peers and students.Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition including type and frequency of treatment.

Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection / use of adaptive equipment and support resources.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements :

Accredited Program : Occupational Therapy (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Occupational Therapy License (OT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience : No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

  • Bending and Stooping 80%
  • Climbing 40%
  • Keyboard Entry 80%
  • Kneeling 60%
  • Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient 40%

  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient 80%

  • Reaching 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 80%
  • Running 40%
  • Sitting 80%
  • Squatting 80%
  • Standing 80%
  • Walking 80%
  • Audible Speech 80%
  • Hearing Acuity 80%
  • Smelling Acuity 40%
  • Taste Discrimination 0%
  • Depth Perception 80%
  • Distinguish Color 80%
  • Seeing - Far 80%
  • Seeing - Near 80%
  • Bio hazardous Waste 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
  • Blood and / or Bodily Fluids 80%
  • Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens 80%
  • Asbestos 0%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals 60%
  • Dust 80%
  • Gas / Vapors / Fumes 60%
  • Hazardous Chemicals 60%
  • Hazardous Medication 60%
  • Latex 80%
  • Computer Monitor 80%
  • Domestic Animals 60%
  • Fire Risk 40%
  • Hazardous Noise 0%
  • Heating Devices 60%
  • Hypoxia 0%
  • Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
  • Magnetic Fields 40%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts 80%
  • Needles / Sharp Objects 60%
  • Potential Electric Shock 0%
  • Potential for Physical Assault 0%
  • Radiation 0%
  • Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
  • Unprotected Heights 0%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60%

Shift : Days

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Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers).

You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email

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