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Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Department: Rehabilitation Department

Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation

Position Level: Salaried

Job Summary: Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist will act as the client's partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring the client will function at their personal best. Treatment is specific to upper extremities.

Position is Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. NO WEEKENDS!!!!

**Please Note: Per CMS guidelines for this department full COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for this role for new hires joining Florida Medical Clinic. Should you be hired for this position you will be required to provide a copy of your vaccine card. Florida Medical Clinic will consider medical or religious accommodation requests as required by applicable law.**

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

• Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
• Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
• Offers Medical Benefits including:
  • Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
  • Discounts at our medical facilities
  • Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans
• Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
• Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
• Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
• Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
• Values and appreciates its employees
• Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Identify and meet patients' goals and needs
• Offer cost effective treatments that help improve client's motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness and wellness oriented programs tailored to patients' specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized, and evidence-based care and proven interventions

• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote client's healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, and coordination
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Document patient care services

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Normal physical ability
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:

• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Graduate from an Accredited Physical Therapy University
• Current Florida Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license (or actively working towards CHT certification)
• Hand Therapist Certification
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• Strong customer service orientation
• Basic computer proficiency
• Strong team player

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

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