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Licensed Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$85,135 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Encompass Health in Naples, FL seeks a Licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver evidence-based inpatient rehabilitation services. In this role, you'll evaluate functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on OT interventions to help patients regain independence after illness or injury. Collaborate daily with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and educate patients and families on adaptive techniques and equipment. Enjoy a patient-centered, team-oriented culture with clinical mentorship, specialty training, leadership development, and clear pathways for professional growth in a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital. Responsibilities Evaluate patients' functional status, cognition, and activities of daily living (ADLs) after illness or injury Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans and goals Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and independence Instruct patients and families in adaptive techniques, energy conservation, and use of assistive equipment Document assessments, progress notes, and treatment outcomes in the electronic medical record Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team including PT, speech, nursing, and physicians Participate in discharge planning and recommendations for home modifications or continued services Adhere to regulatory, ethical, and safety standards in a rehabilitation hospital setting Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and use outcome data to refine care plans Engage in continuing education, specialty training, and mentorship opportunities Required Skills Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment planning Inpatient rehabilitation techniques ADL and IADL retraining Therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education Splinting and use of adaptive equipment Functional cognitive assessment and treatment Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Discharge planning and home safety assessment