Occupational Therapist III - Specialist

Occupational Therapist III - Specialist

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy has an exciting opportunity for a full time Occupational Therapist III - Specialist to work full time in Miami, FL. The Occupational Therapist III 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. The Occupational Therapist III also studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress.

Core Job Functions

1. Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data, identifying diagnosis, and developing a comprehensive care plan.

2. Develops and updates an appropriate care plan with measurable goals in collaboration with the patient and their family and based on the person's age and lifestyle.

3. Selects and administers assessment and treatment techniques and performs age-appropriate competency skills evaluations.

4. Follows intervention protocols and revises interventions appropriately.

5. Discharges patient when goals have been met or medical necessity is no longer indicated.

6. Initiates patient and family education relative to age, readiness to learn, and emotional status.

7. Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, adapting program appropriately.

8. Ensures that patient and family understand when and how to access further intervention.

9. Performs data collection for the department accurately and within the expected time frame.

10. 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:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and according to HIPPA requirements.

Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.

Commitment to the University's core values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

Master's or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy

Certification and Licensing:

Licensure in Occupational therapy

Experience:

7 years of relevant experience

Certification as a Clinical Instructor (CI)

640 hours of Occupational Therapy student instruction as a CI

Approved minimum 100 hour - curriculum of courses to advance specified clinical expertise

Productivity attainment

Fulfillment of 5 professional development / engagement activities from the Clinical ladder Checklist

For Acute care "Senior Specialist" criteria: must also include all 6 acute care rotations, including all critical care rotations (CVICU, SICU,MICU, NICU)

Department Specific Functions

• Use treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Walker, crutches, cane, wheelchair, lift equipment, hospital beds, commodes, goniometer, traction units, ultrasound machine, electrical stimulation machines, iontophoresis, vasopneumatic pump, cuff weights, pulley weights, isokinetic exercise equipment, and general office equipment (telephone, computer, facsimile machine, and copier).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 to disseminate relevant information for staff development in occupational therapy or hand therapy.
• Participate in reviewing current evidence-based interventions, and may perform data collection or participate in a publishing effort for publication or quality improvement.
• Serves as an advanced clinician to support the department's educational mission through mentorship and training of residents and students, and provide support the health system's development initiatives.
• Demonstrates advancement effort of professional development and serves as a role model for junior clinicians.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Satellite / Facility Clinical Coordinator, or Associate Chair for Clinical Service.