Occupational Therapist I — Miami Rehab Clinician & Educator

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Department of Physical Therapy seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist I to provide rehabilitation services in the Miami, FL area, following AOTA guidelines.

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and the rehab team. Florida OT licensure is required; no experience necessary beyond foundational training. This role emphasizes program development and community education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or equivalent.
• Licensure in Occupational Therapy (FL) required.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred; clinical experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, sets goals, and develops treatment plans with documentation.
• Educates patients and families about conditions and care.
• Communicates with rehab team and physicians, gathering information and adjusting plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Evenings/weekends availability

Core values

Independent/collaborative work

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in OT

Bachelor’s degree accepted

Tools

EMR software

Job description

The University of Miami Department of Physical Therapy seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist I to provide rehabilitation services in the Miami, FL area, following AOTA guidelines.

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and the rehab team. Florida OT licensure is required; no experience necessary beyond foundational training. This role emphasizes program development and community education.