Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Burn Clinic

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services are provided at multiple off campus locations and include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services for patients across the life span (Pediatric and Adult). Patients may have a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injuries, trauma, burns, chronic pain, birth injuries and other cardiac and neurology-related conditions. The goal of rehabilitation services is to increase the functional independence of our patients and improve their quality of life through state-of-the-art, evidence-based practices.

OT will be part of an Interdisciplinary team of PT, OT and physicians providing world class evidence-based care to patients. Primary caseload will be patients with Burn injuries, but OT may be expected to work with some patients from other diagnostic/age groups to meet the operational needs of the department

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have clinical knowledge and skills to work with adult and pediatric patients with Burn injuries including scar management, splinting and pressure garments

• In collaboration with patient and /or family member develops individualized treatment plans for each patient

• Collaborate within discipline and team members of other disciplines and physicians to optimize patient care

• Manges patient caseload and Documentation to department guidelines

• Stays current with evidence-based practice through professional development activities as appropriate to caseload

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build and maintain relationships with patients, physicians and other referral sources

• Active participation in team meetings

• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Travel may be required to meet operational needs at various locations.

• Licensure by the State of Florida as a Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 1 year experience required
•  Master’s degree in occupational therapy