Occupational Therapist 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full time Occupational Therapist 1 to work in Miami, FL at the UHealth Tower. 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. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 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. 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
FL Licensure in Occupational Therapy
No experience required
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to implement appropriate time-management strategies to meet departmental goals and objectives for service delivery.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy preferred
Experience preferred, but not required

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.