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Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach, FL • On-site

Per diem

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Occupational Therapist (In Patient- Per Diem)
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Initiates and/or completes patient assessment, following time frames established in departmental guidelines, to determine treatment required and completes documentation as observed by supervisor or during chart review.
  • Performs thorough assessment of patient's functional conditions to set plan of treatment with appropriate short and long-term goals.
  • Updates patient's progress and goals, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
  • Documents charges with each initial evaluation and daily treatment as appropriate and as observed by supervisor and other department personnel.
  • Completes Outcome Measure scores for admission, goal setting and discharge within departmental policies and procedures in a timely manner.
  • Modifies treatment approach based on patient's reaction to it and reassesses outcome as observed by supervisor.
  • Fits, trains and educates patients in use of assistive devices, DME/adaptive equipment and ensures that all equipment is ordered, received and measured to fit each patient as observed by supervisor and as documented in the chart.
  • Provides written instructions, training and education as needed to all patients/family member/caretakers, in a timely manner, as evidenced by documentation of such in the patient's chart.
  • Performs training in functional activities (negotiation of architectural barriers, transfers, job task requirements, etc.) ADL's/IADL's to have patient reach highest level of independence.
  • Gives at least one in-service annually to staff.
  • Voluntarily assist other therapists/assistants in completing their work and serves as a clinical expert for less experienced staff, as observed by supervisor and staff.
  • Participates in the clinical education program (student program) as reported by the coordinator for clinical education.
  • Takes initiative in developing or assisting supervisor on new programs including Performance Improvement and cost containment issues as observed by supervisor/manager.
  • Escalates issues appropriately. Maintains communication with Manager/Director regarding unusual events.

Qualifications:
  • Current Florida State OT License. CPR Certification
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program in accordance with state licensing requirements. Taken or is willing to take postgraduate education
  • 12 months of clinical work experience; working towards approved project or at least 12 CEHs per year in specialty area (Neuro, Cardiac, Ortho).

Benefits
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:
  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Healthcare spending accounts
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness program
  • On-site housing for select positions and more!

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