Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatrics Position Available In Broward, Florida

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatrics Seminole Tribe of Florida 6365 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024 The Seminole Tribe of Florida has a Children’s Center for Diagnostics & Therapy (CCDT) Program that offers services for 0-17 years old. The CCDT Program strives to provide its services while using culturally-sensitive and effective treatments, and treating tribal members with compassion, respect and dignity. We work to coordinate the best possible care within our multidisciplinary team, as well as with other departments within the Tribe, while respecting each client’s right to self-determination and privacy. We provide services in Preschools, K-12 Schools, office, and in-home settings. The staff schedule is full-time Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, however flexibility is needed to observe behavior either earlier or later in the day.

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//www.semtribe.com/services/health-and-human-services Note the team meets at the Hollywood Reservation at 6365 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida 33024. We do have tribal vehicles to switch into when driving to other Reservations including Immokalee, Clewiston, and Okeechobee. Position Summary The incumbent in this position plans and administers occupational therapy evaluations and plans and implements appropriate treatment to those children referred to the to the Seminole Tribe of Florida Center for Behavioral Health Children’s Center for Diagnostics & Therapy (CCDT) Program. The individual documents provision of care, works cooperatively with STOF’s support staff and participates in special projects as may be necessary.

Qualifications / Requirements

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist is required. The incumbent must possess a current license as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida. Individual must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages required. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to speak the Creek and/or Miccosukee language is preferred. Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. About STOF The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida; Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail). With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations. The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America. Take a walk through our six reservations by following visiting us online at www.semtribe.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 – $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): This position is Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, however there may be occasions you may need to work earlier or later in order to meet with clients. You would be based in Hollywood however travel to other Reservations as needed which includes going to Clewiston and Okeechobee. There is a departmental vehicle you can use to travel between sites. Are you ok with the schedule and commute? Are you a current or previous Seminole Tribe of Florida Employee? If so, please indicate position, department, and employment dates. Are you a Tribal Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida? If not Seminole FL, are you a registered member of another federally recognized Native American Tribe? If Yes, please specify Tribe.

Note:

A Native American Tribal Document is not required to establish work eligibility, but it must be presented upon hire for classifications purposes.

Education:

Master’s (Required)

Language:

proficient to fluent English (Required)

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person