Occupational Therapist I

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The University of Miami/UHealth at UTower Hospitalhas an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Therapist 1

SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist I 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                     

• Performs evaluation on new patients, establishes goals, and develops appropriate treatment plans.
• Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions.
• Provides relevant education to patients and families regarding the patient’s condition.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with all members of the rehabilitation team.
• Communicates with physicians and their staff, obtains necessary information, and suggests revisions in treatment.
• Participates in quality and safety improvement activities, and orients, instructs, and directs work activities for assistants and support personnel.
• Supervises and instructs physical therapy students and provides or participates in educational programs for staff, patients, and the community at large.
• Participates in program development and marketing efforts.
• Pursues professional growth actively through affiliation with professional occupational therapy associations, and workshop and conference attendance.
• 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:

Master’s or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy preferred; Bachelor’s degrees accepted

Certification and Licensing:

Licensure in occupational therapy

Experience:

Experience preferred, but not required

The 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.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

h87