Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Independence Advocate

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing (select positions)

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Division of Rehabilitation. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to restore function and independence.

The role requires Florida OT licensure, a graduate degree in occupational therapy, and about 12 months of clinical experience. CPR certification is also expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program in accordance with state licensing requirements.
• Florida State OT License is required.
• 12 months of clinical work experience; CEHs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or completes patient assessment to determine required treatment and documents outcomes.
• Performs thorough assessment of patient's functional conditions to set plan of treatment with short and long-term goals.
• Updates patient's progress and goals, with appropriate documentation.
• Documents charges with each initial evaluation and daily treatment as appropriate.
• Completes Outcome Measure scores for admission, goal setting and discharge within policies.
• Modifies treatment approach based on patient response and reassesses outcomes.
• Trains patients in use of assistive devices and ensures equipment fits.
• Provides written instructions and education to patients/family, in a timely manner.
• Performs training in ADL/IADL to help patient reach independence.
• Gives at least one in-service annually to staff.
• Participates in clinical education program and supports new programs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Division of Rehabilitation. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to restore function and independence.

The role requires Florida OT licensure, a graduate degree in occupational therapy, and about 12 months of clinical experience. CPR certification is also expected.