Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Day Shift, Full-Time

Miami Children’s Hospital; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital seeks an Occupational Therapist for Palm Beach Gardens (Full Time, Days). The role involves evaluating and planning care, documenting progress, and coordinating with families and the care team.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, setting measurable goals, and ensuring smooth discharge planning while maintaining licensure and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Florida Professional OT license or Provisional OT license required.
• AHA BLS certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings related to patient care.
• Maintains and documents productivity standards.
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges timely.
• Improves access to care for patients served.
• Conducts evaluations and provides recommendations based on findings.
• Maintains communication with patient, caregivers, and others about progress.
• Develops a plan of care with deficits, restrictions, and goals.
• Recommends treatments based on medical and functional findings.
• Prepares patient/family for discharge at evaluation when appropriate.
• Follows TRAAC discharge process as needed.
• Provides proof of in-service and peer review.
• Maintains ongoing CEUs for licensure.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Analytical ability

Clinical instruction

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Written communication

Medical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Florida OT license or provisional

BLS certification

Job description

Miami Children’s Hospital seeks an Occupational Therapist for Palm Beach Gardens (Full Time, Days). The role involves evaluating and planning care, documenting progress, and coordinating with families and the care team.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, setting measurable goals, and ensuring smooth discharge planning while maintaining licensure and professional standards.