You can achieve more at HCA West Florida. With 16 hospitals located throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and the greater Orlando area, you’re sure to find the one workplace that does more for you – personally and professionally.
Our team is made up of 15,000 individuals united by one purpose: to make the most of each other’s talents. That means you’ll have the support and the resources you need to pursue your goals. Join us here for a rewarding future that focuses on what matters most to you.Blake Medical Center, part of the growing HCA West and Central Florida hospital system, is a 383-bed acute care facility located in Bradenton, Florida. We´re recognized as a nine-time Top 100 Hospital, with a strong commitment to quality, advanced technology and career growth opportunity. Along with dozens of specialties and accredited treatment programs, our award-winning hospital also features several Centers of Excellence:* Joint Care * Heart & Vascular Institute * Spine Care Center * Certified Primary Stroke Center Join us now and you´ll find all of this and more on a 13-acre tropical campus, ideally situated less than an hour south of Tampa. As part of the nation´s largest healthcare system, the 16 hospitals of HCA West Florida offer comprehensive benefits, continuing education, a variety of practice settings, an enviable Florida lifestyle, no state income tax, and many other advantages. With 16 hospitals located throughout West and Central Florida, you´re sure to find the one place that does more for who you are and who you want to be. For more information and to apply, go to www.MoreCareerChoices.com EOE In accordance with physician´s 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.Participates in patient discharge planning.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Required Job Qualifications include: Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.B.S. or M.S. in Occupational Therapy.State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan with Company Match and more available.