Occupational Therapist Part time

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works in the Acute Care Therapy department to assess patients’ functional conditions, establish treatment plans and goals, deliver and adapt therapy, document care and outcomes, and support patients’ independence. The role includes educating patients, families, and caregivers; training patients in activities of daily living and functional tasks; and fitting and teaching the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment. The therapist also contributes to staff education, clinical education, program development, performance improvement, and cost-containment efforts.

Requirements

Current Florida State Occupational Therapist license.
CPR certification.
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program in accordance with state licensing requirements.
At least 12 months of clinical work experience.
Working toward an approved project or completing at least 12 continuing education hours per year in a specialty area such as Neuro, Cardiac, or Ortho.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate education completed or willingness to pursue postgraduate education.

Responsibilities

Initiate and/or complete patient assessments within departmental time frames to determine treatment needs and document findings.
Assess patients’ functional conditions and establish treatment plans with appropriate short- and long-term goals.
Document patient progress and goals, treatment charges, and outcome-measure scores for admission, goal setting, and discharge in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Modify treatment approaches based on patient response and reassess outcomes.
Fit, train, and educate patients in the use of assistive devices and durable medical or adaptive equipment; ensure equipment is ordered, received, and appropriately fitted.
Provide written instructions, training, and education to patients, family members, and caretakers as needed.
Train patients in functional activities, activities of daily living, and instrumental activities of daily living to support the highest possible level of independence.
Provide at least one annual in-service to staff.
Assist other therapists and assistants and serve as a clinical resource for less experienced staff.
Participate in the clinical education program for students.
Take initiative in developing or assisting with new programs, including performance improvement and cost-containment efforts.
Escalate issues appropriately and communicate unusual events to the Manager or Director.