Occupational Therapist 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full time Occupational Therapist 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Occupational Therapist I provides effective and efficient rehabilitation, in accordance with the AOTA guidelines for occupational therapy, and participates in the development of services and programs provided by the University of Miami Health System. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, Master's or Doctoral degree preferred.
No previous experience required
Valid State of Florida Occupational Therapist (OT) license required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Performs evaluation on new patients, establishes goals, and develops appropriate treatment plans.
Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions.
Provides relevant education to patients and families regarding the patient’s condition.
Develops and maintains effective communication with all members of the rehabilitation team.
Communicates with physicians and their staff, obtains necessary information, and suggests revisions in treatment.
Participates in quality and safety improvement activities, and orients, instructs, and directs work activities for assistants and support personnel.
Supervises and instructs physical therapy students and provides or participates in educational programs for staff, patients, and the community at large.
Participates in program development and marketing efforts.
Pursues professional growth actively through affiliation with professional occupational therapy associations, and workshop and conference attendance.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.