What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) position at Interim Healthcare - East Tampa FL?
Occupational Therapist (OT)
in Winter Haven & Surrounding Areas
You are a source of strength and support to the patients you serve—you deserve a management team that’s equally supportive of you. As an OT for Interim Healthcare®, you’ll have it!
Pioneers in our industry, Interim Healthcare in East Tampa is an employer of choice to OTs seeking a more rewarding career path. Did you know more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals? We know firsthand what it takes to provide exceptional patient care and it gives us a great appreciation for Ot's like you. If that’s the kind of culture you thrive in, you are made for this!
Our Occupational Therapists enjoy some notable benefits:
- Excellent Compensation $60-$80 per hour
- Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEU's
As an Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury in nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, clinics and hospitals
- Work with a team of physicians, Nurses, CNA's , PTs and STs to provide excellent patient care
- Assist physician in evaluation of patient function, deficits, fall risks and adaptive equipment needs
- Assess patient, establish therapy goals, document progress and modify therapy as needed
- Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Educate patients and family on established goals, exercises, safety and self-care
A few must-haves for Occupational Therapists:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Florida.
- Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience in a home health environment
- CPR certification and AHCA level 2 experience
- Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
- Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
Why Work for Interim Healthcare?
Founded in 1966, Interim Healthcare is the nation’s first healthcare staffing company and a leading employer of Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through our family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who have discovered the flexibility and fulfillment that healthcare staffing brings.
Interim Healthcare of East Tampa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $60 - $80
