Assistant Supervisor - Occupational Therapist - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital F/T 35 hrs per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
About The Position
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is a leading specialty hospital focused on musculoskeletal diseases, offering advanced orthopedic programs and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. It is consistently ranked among the top orthopedic centers nationwide. The hospital's expert physicians combine extensive experience, research, and technology to treat bone and joint problems affecting patient function. Specialties include Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. NYU Langone Health values equity and inclusion, aiming to be a place where diverse faculty, staff, and students can thrive. This position is an exciting opportunity to join the Occupational Therapy department as an Assistant Supervisor. The successful candidate will coordinate patient care, training programs, and research endeavors for a specific specialty area within Occupational Therapy and assist in overseeing daily unit operations.
Requirements
- NYS Occupational Therapy license with valid, current registration.
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Five (5) years as a licensed Occupational Therapist with progressive responsibilities and development in a specific clinical area.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Implements an occupational therapy plan designed to achieve goals established in patient-clinician partnership for each patient assigned independently, selecting appropriate treatment approaches, skillfully applying treatment techniques, observing patient responses, and modifying the program as needed.
- Establishes appropriate goals for the treatment of every patient, individualizing the treatment program.
- Monitors treatment rendered by Staff Occupational Therapists and students.
- Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat the assigned patient population.
- Demonstrates a leadership role in the development of specialized clinical expertise, communication, and teamwork.
- Initiates and assists in the development of all related educational programs.
- Instructs students from occupational therapy and COTA programs through assignments, lectures, and demonstrations.
- Works with representatives of colleges and universities to recruit students from occupational therapy and COTA programs.
- Develops and assists in quality assurance projects, monitoring and reporting pertaining to occupational therapy practice.
- Reviews and assists in developing policies and procedures pertaining to clinical practice.
- Coordinates Occupational Therapy patient care for in- and out-patients in areas of specialized clinical expertise and provides education and training to staff.
- Develops materials to enhance the quality and scope of patient care (e.g., pamphlets, video tapes, home programs) in collaboration with the team.
- Develops resource material for staff members (e.g., suggests journals, accesses research articles).
- Assists in the coordination of the student program and other clinical education programs with senior staff and management.
- Works with staff and management on Performance Improvement and clinical research projects.
- Identifies new equipment to facilitate programmatic growth and development, and assists with equipment and unit maintenance.
- Assists in Case Management responsibilities related to the Occupational Therapy plan of care.
- Practices evidence-based care and stays updated with clinical research findings and best practices.
- Performs tests and evaluations, with data analysis and report writing.
- Performs worksite ergonomic evaluations as appropriate.
- Supervises temporary OT, COTA, students, and volunteers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
- Robust support system for any stage of life
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program
- Employee resource groups for peer support
- Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
