Senior Occupational Therapist — Clinical Specialist

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist III - Specialist to join the Department of Physical Therapy in Miami, FL. This full-time position provides rehabilitation aligned with AOTA guidelines and contributes to program development within a leading academic medical center.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive care plans, performing age-appropriate assessments, educating patients and families, and maintaining high productivity within department

Qualifications

• Education: Doctoral degree in occupational therapy.
• Licensure in occupational therapy.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Board Certification through ABPTS, AOTA, or specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical reasoning in synthesizing evaluation data and developing a care plan.
• Collaborates with patient and family to develop measurable goals.
• Selects and administers assessment and treatments and conducts competency evaluations.
• Discharges patients when goals are met or medical necessity ends.
• Provides patient and family education and monitors learning progress.

Education

Doctoral degree in occupational therapy

Master's or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy

Job description

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist III - Specialist to join the Department of Physical Therapy in Miami, FL. This full-time position provides rehabilitation aligned with AOTA guidelines and contributes to program development within a leading academic medical center.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive care plans, performing age-appropriate assessments, educating patients and families, and maintaining high productivity within department