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Occupational Therapist Acute Care Setting
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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
Qualifications:
- Current Occupational Therapy licensure in Florida
- BLS
Experience:
Minimum 1-year as an Occupational Therapist- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and facility personnel
Acute Care Occupational Therapist Contract Details:
- $2,080 - $2,302 per week
- 13-week contract with possibility of extension
- Acute care setting
Key Responsibilities:
- Occupational Therapists will help patients regain as well as maintain the skills they need to live and work independently
- Occupational Therapists will provide OT treatment and patient care according to facility guidelines
- Occupational Therapists will need to have effective communication skills for working with patients, their families, and other caregivers.
- Occupational Therapists may be asked to delegate and supervise occupational therapist assistants Your next Acute Care OT opportunity starts here - apply now!
What We Offer:
- Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!
- Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
- SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options.
- Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.