What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Occupational Therapist position at UHS?
The occupational therapist is responsible for providing competent evaluation and treatment to outpatients and/or inpatients in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. JCAHO standards and the APTA code of ethics. The Physical Therapist will provide intervention to individuals who experience a loss of and/or a deficiency in functional independence related to chronic, traumatic or developmental illness, impairment and/or disability. Lymphedema certified physical therapist with at least 135 minimum of 135 hours of formal lymphedema training. 5 years’ experience in evaluation, treatment and management of patients with lymphedema - manual lymph drainage and compression bandaging of upper and lower extremities. Interventions are developed with the patient and their family and/or significant other(s) as partners in the rehabilitative process. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.
About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH):
Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for 70 years. Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The 295-bed hospital with over 550 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services. Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center in Manatee County.
MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Qualifications
EEO Statement:
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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