Occupational Therapist

ORLANDO HEALTH HORIZON WEST HOSPITAL

Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital is a 60-bed acute-care hospital – with room to grow to 120-beds – located in the Horizon West community of Winter Garden, Florida. The facility offers a full complement of services, including heart care with complete cardio-diagnostic capabilities, digestive health, emergency care, outpatient imaging and lab, orthopedics and sports medicine, and reflux and esophageal disorders. Advanced surgical services include minimally invasive and robotic surgery options with specialty in general, thoracic, podiatric, orthopedic and advanced gynecologic procedures. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center and Joint Replacement certification from The Joint Commission and a repeat “A” Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2025. Orlando Health Horizon West is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Position Summary Treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities to develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. Essential Functions Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources. Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload. Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose. Re‑evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team. Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy. Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing. Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice. Provides patient/family education as indicated. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Qualifications Education/Training Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in occupational therapy. Licensure/Certification Maintains current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida-temporary permit acceptable. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Experience None. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orlando Health