Occupational Therapist 2

UMiami; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist II in Doral, FL to plan and conduct individualized therapy programs. You will teach patients adaptive techniques, document progress, and collaborate with families to set measurable goals.

The role emphasizes clinical reasoning, care planning, and adherence to department protocols. A Master’s (or Doctoral) degree in OT and Florida licensure are required, with at least three years of

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy.
• Florida OT license required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Department addendum notes CI certification and board certification equivalency considerations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain daily activities.
• Teach patients skills and techniques and how to use adaptive equipment to participate in activities.
• Study, evaluate, and record patients' activities and progress.
• Develop and update care plans with measurable goals in collaboration with the patient and their family.
• Follow intervention protocols and revise interventions as needed.
• Discharge patients when goals are met or medical necessity is no longer indicated.
• Educate patient and family about ongoing care and how to access further intervention.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy has an exciting opportunity for a full‑time Occupational Therapist II to work in Doral, FL. The Occupational Therapist II plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Additionally, the incumbent teaches patients skills and techniques and how to use adaptive equipment to participate in activities. The Occupational Therapist II also studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress.

Core Job Functions

1. Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data, identifying diagnosis, and developing a comprehensive care plan.
2. Develops and updates an appropriate care plan with measurable goals in collaboration with the patient and their family based on the person's age and lifestyle.
3. Selects and administers assessment and treatment techniques and performs age-appropriate competency skills evaluations.
4. Follows intervention protocols and revises interventions appropriately.
5. Discharges patient when goals have been met or medical necessity is no longer indicated.
6. Initiates patient and family education relative to age, readiness to learn, and emotional status.
7. Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, adapting program appropriately.
8. Ensures that patient and family understand when and how to access further intervention.
9. Performs data collection for the department accurately and within the expected time frame.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Valid State of Florida Occupational Therapist (OT) license required.
• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Department Addendum

• Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy.
• Certification and Licensing: Licensure in occupational therapy.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years with board certification equivalency, 4 years without board certification equivalency. If 2 years - evidence of training for advanced practice and/or program development in Occupational Therapy.
• Certification as a Clinical Instructor (CI).
• 320 hours of Physical Therapy student instruction as a CI.
• Approved minimum 50 hour – curriculum of courses to advance specified clinical expertise.
• Productivity attainment.
• Fulfillment of 3 professional development / engagement activities from the Clinical ladder Checklist.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.