Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Seeking a highly motivated bilingual occupational therapist to join our team working with the pediatric population. Must be professional, ethical, and dependable.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• CPR: Healthcare Provider
• Florida Professional Occupational Therapist license or Provisional OT license required.
• Level II finger printing background
• References
• New graduates will be considered

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and documents productivity standards set by the Director.
• Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit, target activity, context, assistance needed, functional, realistic and measurable goal(s), and/or status ongoing goal(s).
• Recommends and provides treatment based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
• Continually documents active & supportive education with the patient, parents, and others concerned, regarding progress, problems, home programs, & other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Maintains ongoing continuing education to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence.
• Make productive use of schedule void times

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Pediatric internship highly preferred
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians and other health care professionals in all work related situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions
• Must be dependable and professional.