- Completes a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation and plan of care
- Develops a comprehensive treatment plan with goals that align with identified impairments for each participant to maximize potential
- Begins discharge planning on evaluation and involves the patient, family and/or caregiver in establishing goals for rehabilitation and discharge planning, as evidenced in the documentation
- Reviews patient's status at regular intervals and changes the treatment program as necessary
- Participates in and provides in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students, and the community
- Attends both departmental and IDT (interdisciplinary team) meetings
- Establishes a cooperative working relationship between the IDT, rehab team and members of the medical community
- Supervises and trains support personnel
- Documentation aligns with best practice standards and is accurate and timely
- Identifies potential problem situations, intervenes appropriately, and communicates such events to supervisor
- Performs related non-clinical services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the department, and adjusts schedule as required
- Demonstrates willingness to work across clinical service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, and PACE as needed
- Master's degree preferred
- One year experience in occupational therapy and experience working with the geriatric population
- Florida licensed occupational therapist
- Current BLS certification
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- Proof of Insurance
- Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body mechanics and body substance precautions to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapist
- Effective written and oral communication skills Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Good problem solving and clinical judgment skills
- Demonstrate ability to take initiative, be adaptable and work well independently
- Be well organized, flexible, dependable, and punctual
- Ability to work well with staff, individuals, and participants of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office, Excel)
- Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
- Proximity to moving mechanical parts, and housekeeping/cleaning agents
- Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues
- Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health and safety of those involved (employee, co-workers, caregivers, patient): lift, turn, move, position and transport patients in and out of bed, chair, bathtub, wheelchair, lift, etc.
- Sedentary tasks related to job 20%
- Physical tasks- approximately 80%
- Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimal assist transfer. Minimal assist transfers are defined for purpose of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds
- Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds constantly. (Heavy physical demand)
- Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
- Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
- Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
- Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
- Able to speak, read and write English
- Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
- Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
- Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
- Maintains a safe working environment
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Description
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community's seniors and their families.
Job Title : Occupational Therapist (Florida PACE Centers) PRN
Job Summary
Evaluates and treats patients to help restore or maintain their ability to perform activities of daily living. Establishes a treatment plan with interventions directed toward developing daily living skills, work readiness, play/leisure activities or enhancing educational performance skills. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities of daily living. The occupational therapist considers sensory-motor integration, perceptual awareness, neuromuscular function, motivation, and cognitive or psychosocial components of performance. Provides supervision to support staff.
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We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.
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