Occupational Therapist - Doral (Part Time, Days -2:30pm - 6:30pm)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Florida; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Doral, FL, seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement patient care per department policies and best practice patterns.

You will participate in interdisciplinary care teams, document thoroughly, and ensure evidence-based treatment plans. The role emphasizes discharge preparation and ongoing professional development through CEUs and peer review.

Formación

• Must hold Florida OT license or provisional license.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Level II fingerprinting background initiated within 15 days of hire and finalized within 90 days.

Responsabilidades

• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings related to patient care.
• Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders.
• Documents daily patient records, statistics and charges accurately.
• Ensures documentation reflects evidence-based practices.
• Aims to improve access to care for patients served.
• Conducts evaluations based on patient needs, age, diagnosis, and prognosis.
• Maintains communication with patient and caregivers about progress and home programs.
• Develops care plans with deficits, restrictions, context and measurable goals.
• Provides treatments based on findings.
• Prepares patient/family for discharge when appropriate.
• Adheres to discharge processes as required.
• Provides in-service on evidenced-based practices and case studies.
• Maintains CEUs for licensure and excellence.

Conocimientos

Pediatric experience

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Clinical instruction

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Stress management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Florida OT license or provisional license

Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

DORAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY-2100-540727

Job Status

Professional