Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ota), University Inpatient, Full-Time

For 50 years, Brooks Rehabilitation , headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive source for physical rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, Brooks operates one of the nation’s largest inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. with 160 beds, one of the region’s largest home healthcare agencies, 40 outpatient therapy clinics, a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group, two skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care. Brooks will treat more than 60,000 patients through its system of care each year. In addition, Brooks operates the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in research for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and more to advance the science of rehabilitation. Brooks also provides many low or no cost community programs and services such as the Brooks Clubhouse, Brooks Aphasia Center and Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. Brooks Rehabilitation proudly employs over 2,500 clinicians and staff across the state of Florida. We are looking for exceptional people to join our culture of caring and bring our mission to life.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patient's occupational performance at discharge according to department policy and procedures.
• Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.
• Performs patient treatment through the use of appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with the supervising Occupational Therapist on a treatment program based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences. Consults with physicians, other rehabilitation team members, patient and family to design a coordinated treatment plan.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, letters of medical necessity, discharge recommendations, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with department policy and procedures.
• Re-evaluates patient's physical, cognitive and psychosocial status, in addition to environmental factors, to modify/terminate the treatment program as appropriate.
• Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.
• Attends staff meetings, program meetings, and in-services.
• Prepares patient for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary.

Job Qualifications:

• Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
• Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
• Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.
• Associate of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Shows courtesy, compassion, and respect for all customers.
• Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standards
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Hands-on BLS Card.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards. Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents’ safety.

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs

Shift: Full-Time

Location: 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216