Occupational Therapist - Palmetto Bay (Part Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and develop comprehensive plans of care for pediatric patients, aligning with department policies and preferred practice patterns.

The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate documentation, and consistent communication with families to support functional outcomes and timely discharges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (required).
• Florida Professional OT license or Provisional OT license required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required and maintained.
• Level II fingerprinting background and Good Moral Character Affidavit initiated within 15 days and finalized within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings related to patient care.
• Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders.
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and timely.
• Ensures documentation reflects evidence-based practices.
• Aims to improve access to care for patients served.
• Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patient needs and provides recommendations.
• Maintains active communication with patient, caregivers, and others about progress and home programs.
• Develops a plan of care with clear deficits, activity restrictions, and measurable goals.
• Provides treatments based on medical, clinical, and observational findings.
• Initiates, documents, and prepares patient/family for discharge when appropriate.
• Adheres to TRAAC and prepares discharge planning as needed.
• Provides evidence-based practice education through in-service activities.
• Contributes to peer reviews and case studies incorporating evidence-based practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Clinical instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Florida OT license or Provisional OT license

BLS Certification

Background check (Level II fingerprinting)

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:

PALMETTO BAY OCCUPATION THER-2100-510727

Job Status:

Professional