Occupational Therapist

DepartmentOT_CKA Job SummaryThe Occupational Therapist is responsible for utilizing purposeful activities or interventions to achieve functional outcomes, maximizing the independence and maintenance of health of any individual who is limited by a physical injury or illness, a cognitive impairment, a psychosocial dysfunction, a mental illness, a developmental or a learning disability, or an adverse environmental condition.

The Occupational Therapist also assumes the responsibility for assessing the patient, identifying the level of acuity of illness, planning the patient’s treatment program, and implementing/directing the program. Required QualificationsFor employees assigned to dedicated orthopedic team: - Require successful completion of Annual Orthopedic education requirements upon hire and then annually as outlined in the Orthopedic Program(s) Education plan.

Prefer Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Prefer Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience. Lymphedema certification preferred Required License and CertsFL OT: Florida Occupational Therapist Preferred License and CertsBLS: Basic Life Support Employment Screening RequirementsAs part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/