Occupational Therapist

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; Miami Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for outpatient rehabilitation. The role involves patient assessments, treatment planning, goal setting, and documentation across the department.

You will train patients in using assistive devices and provide patient and family education. Qualifications include current Florida OT license, degree from an accredited OT program, and a minimum of 2 years clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Current Florida State OT License.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Willing to take postgraduate education.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical work experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes patient assessments and documentation within departmental guidelines.
• Performs thorough assessment of patient’s functional conditions to set plan of treatment with goals.
• Updates patient’s progress and goals with documentation.
• Documents charges with each initial evaluation and daily treatment.
• Completes Outcome Measure scores for admission, goal setting and discharge timely.
• Modifies treatment based on patient response and reassesses outcomes.
• Fits and educates patients in use of assistive devices and ensures equipment fits.
• Provides written instructions and training to patients and families.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department: CC012580

Outpatient Rehab

Job Description Summary: Position Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or completes patient assessment, following time frames established in departmental guidelines, to determine treatment required and completes documentation as observed by supervisor or during chart review.
• Performs thorough assessment of patient’s functional conditions to set plan of treatment with appropriate short and long-term goals.
• Updates patient’s progress and goals, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Documents charges with each initial evaluation and daily treatment as appropriate and as observed by supervisor and other department personnel.
• Completes Outcome Measure scores for admission, goal setting and discharge within departmental policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Modifies treatment approach based on patient’s reaction to it and reassesses outcome as observed by supervisor.
• Fits, trains and educates patients in use of assistive devices, DME/adaptive equipment and ensures that all equipment is ordered, received and measured to fit each patient as observed by supervisor and as documented in the chart.
• Provides written instructions, training and education as needed to all patients/family member/caretakers, in a timely manner, as evidenced by documentation of such in the patient’s chart.
• Performs training in functional activities (negotiation of architectural barriers, transfers, job task requirements, etc.) ADL’s/IADL’s to have patient reach highest level of independence.
• Gives at least one in-service annually to staff.
• Voluntarily assist other therapists/assistants in completing their work and serves as a clinical expert for less experienced staff, as observed by supervisor and staff.
• Participates in the clinical education program (student program) as reported by the coordinator for clinical education.
• Takes initiative in developing or assisting supervisor on new programs including Performance Improvement and cost containment issues as observed by supervisor/manager.
• Escalates issues appropriately.
• Maintains communication with Manager/Director regarding unusual events.
• Act as a resource for junior or less expereinced team members, as evidenced by dialogue with staff and supervisors.
• Demonstrates early development of clinical expertice in desired area and/or assists in implementing clinical improvements to therapy processes.

Qualifications

License/Registration/Certification Current Florida State OT License. CPR Certification Education Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program in accordance with state licensing requirements. Taken or is willing to take postgraduate education

Experience

A minimun of 2 years of clinical work experience. Working towards approved project or at least 12 CEHs per year.

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements: Certification:

More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.