Lakeland Regional Medical Center

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Monday-Friday Flexible Day Hours; 48 hrs ppd; Pediatric Experience Req Part Time 40-69 hrs
GENERAL SUMMARY:  Demonstrates commitment to the vision, core purpose/mission and goals of LRMC, modeling the values and culture.The Occupational Therapist is responsible to the Occupational Therapist WTL and/or Department Leader.  He/she works in a self-directed work team committed to a common purpose and goal.  The Occupational Therapist works within the scope of Occupational Therapy.  He/she is responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols.  The Occupational Therapist contributes to positive outcomes and meets the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior.  He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of therapy and team functions.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Preferred:
Required:  Working knowledge of basic computer skills.  Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and team work skills.  Use of effective verbal and written communication skills.  Demonstration of time management and organizational skills.  Successful completion of mandatory requirements, including department proficiencies/competencies.
EDUCATION:

Preferred:  Masters degree from an accredited program for Occupational Therapy
Required:  Bachelors degree from an accredited program for Occupational Therapy
EXPERIENCE:

Preferred:  1 year acute care experience.
Required:  None
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/ OTHER:

Preferred:
Required:  Current license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Florida*AHA13*

Additional Requirments / Information

At Lakeland Regional Medical Center the vision of creating the best healthcare experience drives everything we do. Our 851-bed, Level II Trauma Center offers the most comprehensive and sophisticated care available, and our technology and care go well beyond what's typical for a community our size. Here's a brief overview:

• First in the region to offer open heart procedures, our Heart Team comprises the Southeast's most talented cardiovascular surgeons, electro physiologists and cardiologists who perform more than 9,000 procedures each year.


• A Cancer Program, now the fifth-largest in Florida, recognized for a renowned staff of oncologists and surgeons with a specialized understanding and treatment of female reproductive cancers.


• The busiest Emergency Department in the state, with more than 140,000 patient visits per year. We even operate a separate Pediatric Emergency Department to respond to the unique needs of children.


• At our Wound Care Center, featuring state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy, we effectively treat problem wounds that result from diabetes, venous insufficiency and trauma.


• Patient care staff members love the new design of our C3ICU (just one of four Intensive Care Units in the hospital).


• At our Center for Advancing Quality of Life (Palliative Care Unit), patients find comfort in a setting designed to relieve pain associated with advanced, chronic or life-limiting illnesses while providing support to their families.

When you're surrounded by excellence, it's easy to create the career of your dreams. And the appeal of Lakeland is indisputable - enjoy small town values with all the amenities of big city living. Halfway between Orlando and Tampa, Lakeland is the best kept secret in the industry. Learn more today at www.lrmcjobs.com.

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