At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. BayCare is currently in search of our newest **Occupational Therapist** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. **BayCare Alliant Hospital** is licensed as a 48-bed long term acute care specialty hospital and accredited by The Joint Commission. Alliant Hospital provides extended acute care services to patients requiring a longer period of time for medical treatment and recovery. As a “hospital within a hospital,” we offer 24-hour easy accessibility to emergency room physicians, diagnostic testing, radiology, laboratory and surgical services **Occupational Therapist** Responsibilities: + Evaluate patients’ functional status, needs, and goals through comprehensive assessments. + Provide therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), fine motor coordination, upper extremity function, and cognitive-perceptual skills. + Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care plans. + Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards. + Educate patients and their families about the rehabilitation process, exercises to be done independently, fall prevention, and safe mobility techniques. + Team members with temporary permits must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist that has been licensed for a minimum of six months. A supervising licensed Occupational Therapist may only supervise one permittee at any given time. **Skills:** 1. Team player - Excellent communication skills and able to closely collaborate with others on the rehab team and interdisciplinary team. 2. Willing to train and grow in the Long-Term Acute Care setting. 3. Flexible and adaptable. 4. Emotional intelligence - Ability to work with challenging patient population and the length of stay. **Requirements:** + BLS (Basic Life Support) + OT (Occupational Therapy) + Or OT (Occupational Therapy) Eligible to obtain + Required Bachelor's Occupational Therapy + Preferred 1-year Occupational Therapy **BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:** + Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) + Paid time off + Tuition/Continuing Education reimbursement + 401k match and additional yearly contribution + Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus + **Community discounts AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!** **Facility:** BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-PR LEASE ALLIANT **Location:** **BayCare Alliant Hospital, Dunedin FL** **Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No** **Shift Hours:** **8:00a - 3:30p/days** **Weekend Work:** **Occasional** **On Call:** **No** **How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled **Position** Occupational Therapist **Location** Dunedin:Mease Dunedin | Clinical | Full Time **Req ID** null