Neurologic Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Hempel Clinic, Ocoee

Department: Orlando Health Ambulatory - Outpatient Rehab

Status: Full-Time | 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Title: Occupational Therapist

***Address of Practice: 1300 Hempel Avenue, Ocoee, FL 34761***

Position Summary

This is for a neurologic occupational therapist for our CARF accredited, multidisciplinary clinic located at 1300 Hempel Ave, Ground floor. This individual will work with patients aged 10-adult, with neurologic conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders. We see patients one-on-one for hour long treatment sessions, and work closely with our interdisciplinary team and physician partners. Strong interest or background in neurorehabilitation is recommended.

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Essential Functions
• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant
other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and 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.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the
department, and the care team.
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy.
• Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Provides patient/family education as indicated.
• 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.

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in occupational therapy.

Licensure/Certification
• Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida-temporary permit acceptable.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.