Delray Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Delray Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Per Diem, Days

Position Summary

The Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing therapy services, upon referral from an appropriate licensed practitioner, to patients including assessment, treatment program planning, and implementation related documentation and communication. Evaluates and treats patients in order to produce effective outcomes. Communicates and assists in resolving problems. Demonstrates effective resource utilization that is critical to operational stability within the organization. Participates in performance improvement and program growth.

1.    Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.                

• Reports to work in proper uniform or attire.      
• Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
• Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensures all overtime has been approved by the department head prior to working.
• Schedules all time off with supervisors approval.  
• Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
• Adheres to Kronos policy on properly punching in/out for each shift and accurately recording education, interdepartmental floating, and student times  
• Performs all duties as assigned.    
• Wears I.D. badge in a visible location at all times on hospital property.

2.    Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for all information communicated at meetings.

• Participates as an active team member at all staff meetings.
• Reads all communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner.
• Attends all hospital mandatory in-services on a timely basis as scheduled.
• Is an active participant in assigned PIG meetings.

3.    Adheres to Corporate, Regional, hospital and departmental policy and procedure 100% of the time.

• Reads and adheres to the company's Standards of Conduct.  
• Attends Ethics and Risk Management training annually.
• Completes annual competencies and mandatories in a timely manner.
• Understands that compliance with Standards of Conduct and Hospital Policy and Procedures is a condition of employment, and violation of any principles or practices of the program will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.  
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee/ facility/corporate information 100% of the time.  
• Accepts change as an opportunity for growth, learning and development; adapts to changing procedures and goals in a cooperative and positive manner.

4.    Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner.

• Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation with other departments and allied professionals.
• Demonstrates respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions.
• Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with patients' families, visitors and the community.
• Works together in a spirit of teamwork.
• Shares information on a "need to know" basis.

5.    Adheres to the following environmental care standards.

• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of HICS, Safety Policies and Procedures, the use of SDS (formerly MSDS) sheets, Hazardous Material procedures, Safety Codes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to individual and departmental role in hospital codes.    
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of Security issues, i.e. personal protection, protection of personal and hospital property.

6.    Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency and/or disaster. Responsible for knowing the Hospital’s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency code.  Accepts/participates on assigned Team for Hurricane response.

7.    Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations  

EDUCATION:

• Minimum: Bachelor of Science Degree  
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience desired, but not required
  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

• Florida license as an Occupational Therapist from the Agency of Health Care Administration’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Current AHA BLS CPR card 

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