Occupational Therapist III - Specialist

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist III - Specialist in Miami, FL. The role provides rehabilitation aligned with AOTA guidelines, with involvement in program development and patient-centered care.

The department emphasizes education, outcomes tracking, and collaboration across teams. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in occupational therapy, OT licensure, and extensive experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in occupational therapy and active OT licensure.
• ABPTS, AOTA, or approved specialty certification required.
• Ability to present educational material and lead programs.
• Evidence of professional development and clinical mentorship.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Apply clinical reasoning to evaluation data and form a care plan.
• Collaborate with patient and family to set measurable goals.
• Perform age-appropriate assessments and treatments.
• Follow protocols, adjust interventions as needed.
• Educate patient and family on ADHD readiness and progress.
• Ensure access to further intervention and maintain outcomes data.
• Maintain productivity and support staff and residents.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Data collection

HIPAA compliance

Adaptability

Education

Doctoral degree in occupational therapy

Licensure in Occupational therapy

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy has an exciting opportunity for a full time Occupational Therapist III - Specialist to work full time in Miami, FL. The Occupational Therapist III provides effective and efficient rehabilitation, in accordance with the AOTA guidelines for occupational therapy, and participates in the development of services and programs provided by the University of Miami Health System. The Occupational Therapist III 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 and 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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:Highest entry level of education - Doctoral degree in occupational therapy
• Certification and Licensing:Licensure in occupational therapy
• Experience:10 years of relevant experience
• Board Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS), AOTA, or specialty certification through an approved program
• Track record of presenting educational material - 5 internal presentations to a physical therapy or rehabilitation department
• Classroom support activity or student instruction, community outreach, research project participation, leadership service or program development
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and according to HIPPA requirements.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Qualifications

• Education:Master's or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy
• Certification and Licensing:Licensure in Occupational therapy
• Experience:7 years of relevant experience
• Certification as a Clinical Instructor (CI)640 hours of Occupational Therapy student instruction as a CI
• Approved minimum 100 hour - curriculum of courses to advance specified clinical expertise
• Productivity attainment
• Fulfillment of 5 professional development / engagement activities from the Clinical ladder Checklist
• For Acute care "Senior Specialist" criteria: must also include all 6 acute care rotations, including all critical care rotations (CVICU, SICU,MICU, NICU)

Department Specific Functions

• Use treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Walker, crutches, cane, wheelchair, lift equipment, hospital beds, commodes, goniometer, traction units, ultrasound machine, electrical stimulation machines, iontophoresis, vasopneumatic pump, cuff weights, pulley weights, isokinetic exercise equipment, and general office equipment (telephone, computer, facsimile machine, and copier).
• Communicate with physicians and their staff directly, or electronically, by phone, or in writing.
• Obtain necessary additional information and suggest revisions in treatment as appropriate.
• Maintain a satisfactory level of productivity according to clinical standards and demonstrate willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis and real clinic need.
• Participate in quality and safety improvement activities as directed by the Satellite / Facility Clinical Coordinator.
• Orient, instruct and direct work activities for assistants and support personnel.
• Participate in program development and marketing efforts as directed by the Satellite / Facility Clinical Coordinator.
• Provide or participate in educational programs for staff, patients, and the community at large.
• Participate in program development and marketing efforts as directed by the Department Director.
• Attend non-departmental Grand Rounds to represent our department in the MSOM and acquire information from our larger medical community to disseminate relevant information for staff development in occupational therapy or hand therapy.
• Participate in reviewing current evidence-based interventions, and may perform data collection or participate in a publishing effort for publication or quality improvement.
• Serves as an advanced clinician to support the department's educational mission through mentorship and training of residents and students, and provide support the health system's development initiatives.
• Demonstrates advancement effort of professional development and serves as a role model for junior clinicians.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Satellite / Facility Clinical Coordinator, or Associate Chair for Clinical Service.

Benefits

• #ED-LI1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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

Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Staff