Acute Care Occupational Therapist PRN

Speech-Language Pathologist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career development
• Whole person wellbeing resources
• Mental health resources and support

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually, by extending the healing ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Days - 3 weekend days per month

Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission)
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care)
• GWTG Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement, 2020 (American Heart Association)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women's Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Centers, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women's Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women's Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Women's Choice Award)
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• Leapfrog Top General Hospital, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• US News & World Reports High Performing Hospital CHF & COPD
• America's 250 Best Hospitals Award (2021) (Healthgrades)

Lifestyle activities and community growth:

• Close proximity to many of Florida's finest beaches
• An abundance of family attractions (Orlando & Tampa theme parks)
• Access to arts, culture, and music
• Premium shopping outlets

Job Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides self-directed, effective therapy to patients in accordance with American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) standards and pursuant to Florida State statutes Chapter 486.1125 (8): "Speech-language pathologist" means a person licensed under this part to practice speech pathology.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy students.
• Responsible for assessment, reassessment, goal setting and developing and implementing plans of care for all patients referred to Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrates the ability to competently perform all items on the skills inventory/competency checklist.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Responsible for ensuring that documentation meets regulatory and departmental standards and policies.
• Responsible for ensuring that documentation consistently supports the need for skilled intervention.
• Exhibits good time management skills as evidenced by completing work within designated time, staying on schedule with patients and completing documentation in a timely manner.
• Meets and maintains established productivity expectations.
• Participates in guidance and educational programs.
• Assists in ordering supplies, maintains adequate inventory levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily available.
• Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs.
• Assists with interviewing new applicants and with performing peer reviews as requested.
• Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Reports to work on time as specified in the attendance policy.
• Responsible for clocking in and out as required by facility policy.
• Reports to work as scheduled.
• Regularly attends staff meetings and Wall Walks; responsible for reading minutes of those missed.
• Adheres to the department's philosophy for quality work.
• Follows standard work for specified tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. Comprehensive knowledge and application of principles of medical occupational therapy for therapeutic diagnostics and treatment.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal and electronic formats with patients, staff, physicians, nurses and administrators.
3. Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of others.
4. Ability to initiate and promote innovation and change.
5. Ability to establish collaborative alliances and promote teamwork.
6. Ability to establish and update Plan of Care.
7. Skill and knowledge in working with automated information systems in a healthcare setting.

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• Current Florida OT License
• Valid BLS
• Current NBCOT certification.

Pay

$45.62 per hour

Expected Hours

15 per week

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement

Medical Specialty

Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

License/Certification

• BLS Certification (Required)
• OTR (Required)
• Occupational Therapy License (Required)
• NBCOT (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

Zephyrhills, FL 33541 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Zephyrhills, FL 33541: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person