Occupational Therapist – Miami Lakes Outpatient Ctr. (Part Time, Day shift) Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Description Job Summary Responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, development, and implementation of a plan of care in accordance with the departmental policies and procedures and preferred practice patterns. Job Specific Duties Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients. Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders. Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards. Ensures documentation reflects evidence based practices. Accountable to improve access to care for the patients we serve. Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patient’s medical concerns, developmental age, diagnosis, and prognosis. Provides recommendations based on findings. Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient, caregiver(s), and others regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit, activity restrictions, context and assistance needed, and ensures functional, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and/or status of ongoing goals. Recommends and provides treatments based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings. Initiates, documents, and prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential or when benefit of therapy is reached. Follows TRAAC and initiates, documents & prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential and/or when benefit of therapy is reached. Provides proof of at least 1 in-service specific to evidenced-based practices/literature review. Provides proof of at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidenced-based practices into their treatment plan. Maintains ongoing CEUs to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence. Qualifications