Healthcare Provider Certification Full Job Description Position Summary:
Where You'll Work (and Why You'll Love It!) Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute offers comprehensive CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for adults, adolescents and children, with specialty programs in stroke, spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation. A dedicated 54-bed rehabilitation hospital provides post-acute care for patients requiring medical and intensive rehabilitative therapies covering a full range of orthopedic and neurological conditions. The facility has all-private rooms, three therapy gyms outfitted with the latest technology (e.g., weight-assisted treadmill, robotics for training in arm/hand coordination and walking, and communication-assistance technology), a simulated apartment, and an expansive outdoor space for additional therapeutic activity. Outpatient centers feature interdisciplinary teams working together to help each patient meet their individual rehabilitation goals and achieve the highest possible level of independence. A Day in YOUR Life as an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant The Occupational Therapy Assistant will follow a plan of treatment for patient care established by a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
Location:
Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute 1300
Hempel Ave, Ocoee, FL Schedule:
PRN | Two weekend days per month Responsibilities Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice. Implements treatment and modifies accordingly. Provides patient/family/caregiver training as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload. Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates competency in the use, care, and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose. Communicates with the team on the patient's progress and needs verbally, and by preparing written documentation as required by the department, and the care team. Identifies the need to update the treatment plan, and communicates input to the therapist. Communicates input for discharge planning to the therapist. Ensures accurate billing. Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Required Qualifications Education/Training Graduate from approved college with an associate's degree in Occupational Therapy for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Licensure/Certification Current license in the State of Florida as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Continuing education as required by State Practice Act. Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Experience No prior experience required The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!