Occupational Therapist III
University of Miami

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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full time Occupational Therapist III. The Occupational Therapist III provides physical therapy and wellness services to patients and clients who have impairments, functional disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Moreover, this employee helps patients and clients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities, and restores occupations and roles important to quality of life. The Occupational Therapist II has become a specialist in a dimension of patient care and serves as a mentor, educator and trainer for others on the team, and collaborates with healthcare teams that include physicians, physical therapists, and psychologists.

• Perform evaluation on new patients, establish goals and develop appropriate treatment plans with the patient in accordance with UHealth patient care policies and based on standards of practice established by the AOTA.
  
• Provide occupational therapy treatment in accordance with the established treatment plan effectively and efficiently. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices. Skillfully and safely progress patients through the levels of treatment within the maximum capabilities of the patient.
  
• Document all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions in accordance with UHealth policy.
  
• Provide relevant education to the patient and/or family regarding the patient's condition and instruction for home activities.
  
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, family, and other members of the rehabilitation team.
  
• Communicate with physicians and their staff directly, or electronically, by phone, or in writing. Obtain necessary additional information and suggest revisions in treatment as appropriate.
  
• Use treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  
• Maintain a satisfactory level of productivity according to clinical standards and demonstrate willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis and real clinic need.
  
• Participate in quality and safety improvement activities as directed by the Satellite / Facility Clinical Coordinator.
  
• Orient, instruct and direct work activities for assistants and support personnel.
  
• Supervise and instruct physical therapy students according to professional guidelines.
  
• Provide or participate in educational programs for staff, patients, and the community at large.
  
• Participate in program development and marketing efforts as directed by the Satellite / Facility Clinical Coordinator.
  
• Provide or participate in educational programs for staff, patients, and the community at large.
  
• Participate in program development and marketing efforts as directed by the Department Director.
  
• Attend non-departmental Grand Rounds to represent our department in the MSOM and acquire information from our larger medical community in order to disseminate relevant information for staff development in occupational therapy or hand therapy.
  
• Actively pursue professional growth through affiliation with professional occupational therapy associates, workshop attendance and conferences.
  
• Understand and follow UHealth policies and procedures.
  
• Perform other duties as directed by the Satellite / Facility Clinical Coordinator, or Associate Chair for Clinical Service.
  

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:

Highest entry level of education - Doctoral degree in occupational therapy

Certification and Licensing:

Licensure in Occupational Therapy

Experience:

• 10 years of relevant experience
  
• Board Certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS), AOTA, or specialty certification through an approved program
  
• Track record of presenting educational material - 5 internal presentations to a physical therapy or rehabilitation department
  
• Classroom support activity or student instruction, community outreach, research project participation, leadership service or program development
  

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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
h88

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