Occupational Therapist - Dan Marino Ctr. (Full Time, Days)

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Neuroscience Institute at Baptist Health South Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, developing and implementing plans of care in line with department policies and best practices.

The role requires evaluative skills across pediatric cases, strong documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve access to care and patient outcomes. Active Florida OT licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Florida Professional Occupational Therapist license or Provisional OT license required.
• American Heart Association BLS – maintain active and in good standing.
• Level II Finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, reevaluate, develop and implement a care plan per policy and practice patterns.
• Participate in interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary meetings on patient care.
• Document daily patient data, statistics and charges accurately and timely.
• Ensure documentation reflects evidence-based practices and best outcomes.
• Improve access to care and communication with patients and families.
• Conduct evaluations based on medical concerns, age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
• Provide treatment recommendations and discharge planning when appropriate.
• Maintain CEUs and pursue ongoing licensure and clinical excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Ability to work under stress

Clinical instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, development, and implementation of a plan of care in accordance with the departmental policies and procedures and preferred practice patterns.

Job Specific Duties

• Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients.
• Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders.
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards.
• Ensures documentation reflects evidence based practices.
• Accountable to improve access to care for the patients we serve.
• Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patient's medical concerns, developmental age, diagnosis, and prognosis. Provides recommendations based on findings.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient, caregiver(s), and others regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit, activity restrictions, context and assistance needed, and ensures functional, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and/or status of ongoing goals.
• Recommends and provides treatments based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
• Initiates, documents, and prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential or when benefit of therapy is reached.
• Follows TRAAC and initiates, documents & prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential and/or when benefit of therapy is reached.
• Provides proof of at least 1 in-service specific to evidenced-based practices/literature review.
• Provides proof of at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidenced-based practices into their treatment plan.
• Maintains ongoing CEUs to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Florida Professional Occupational Therapist license or Provisional OT license required
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Level II Finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master's degree preferred.
• Pediatric internship preferred.
• 2 years minimum of pediatric experience preferred.
• AOTA and FOTA memberships recommended.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians, and healthcare professionals in all work related situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Analytical ability.
• At least 2 years of experience necessary to treat infants (0-15 months) independently as determined by meeting departmental clinical competencies established for occupational therapy.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Serve as clinical instructor for students assigned by CCCE after 2 years of clinical experience.

As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Job:

Rehab/Therapy

Department:

DAN MARINO-OCCUPAT. THERAPY-2100-520727

Job Status:

Professional