Pool Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatric Rehab

Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida. Outpatient Rehabilitation Services are provided at multiple off-campus locations and include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology for patients across the lifespan (pediatric and adult). The goal of rehabilitation services is to increase functional independence and improve quality of life through evidence-based practices.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will be part of an interdisciplinary team with PT, OT, and SLPs delivering world-class care. Primary caseload is pediatric; OT may also work with patients from other ages to meet department needs. Must have minimum 3 days/week weekday availability.

• Be part of an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, and SLPs delivering evidence-based care to patients.
• Primary caseload will be pediatric patients, with potential to work with others to support department needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with patients and/or family members.
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines to optimize patient care.
• Manage patient caseload and documentation according to department guidelines.
• Stay current with evidence-based practice through professional development.
• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication with patients, physicians, and referral sources; participate in team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required to meet operational needs at various locations.

• Licensure/Registration:
  Licensure by the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Pediatrics.
• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Knowledge of normal growth and development across the pediatric continuum (infants to 18 years); clinical skills for birth to 18 years; experience treating a range of diagnoses including prematurity, autism, acquired brain and spinal cord injury.
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans with patients and families; collaborate with multiple disciplines.
• Caseload management and documentation; adherence to department guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to build relationships with patients, physicians, and referral sources.
• Active participation in team meetings.
• Schedule:
  
  Per Diem/Pool;
  Monday–Friday availability; shift hours vary.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Tampa
• Work Locations:
  Healthplex Brandon;
  On Site
• Eligible for Remote Work:
  On Site
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider;
  Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care
• Minimum Salary: 33.91
• Schedule:
  
  Per Diem/Pool;
  Shift: Day