Occupational Therapist / OT

Occupational Therapist / OT

Occupational Therapist
Full-time & Per Diem Employment Opportunity

Located in Dade, nestled between the Broward and Dade county border, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is leading the industry in quality patient care. With our recent expansions in our new outpatient treatment center and our ortho spine unit currently underway, we are fully committed to maintaining our reputation as a center of excellence.

Job Description:
In accordance with  physicians orders,  the Occupational  Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out occupational therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities.  Position tasks and responsibilities include:

• Plans, organizes and conducts programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities designed to help patients regain physical and or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
• Plans therapeutic care based on clinical assessment.
• Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities.
• Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals.
• Integrates occupational therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Instructs and educates patients and families.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

$7,500 sign on bonus available!

APPLY AT:  Aventura Hospital and Medical Center