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

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Town of Florida is seeking an Occupational Therapist responsible for evaluating and developing care plans in alignment with evidence-based practices. Key responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, maintaining documentation, and communicating with patients and families regarding therapy progress.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant state licensure. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and pediatric experience, ensuring high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Florida Professional Occupational Therapist license or Provisional OT license required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification active throughout employment.
• At least 2 years of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Document patient statistics timely and accurately.
• Conduct evaluations based on medical concerns and provide treatment recommendations.
• Facilitate communication with patients and caregivers about progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree preferred

Job 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 evidence-based practices/literature review.
• Provides proof of at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidence-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