Certified Hand Therapist - CHT - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem
About The Position
Life-Changing Patient Care At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, our Occupational Therapists use advanced technology and best-practice techniques to restore and maximize patient mobility. The mission of the Rehabilitation Medicine Department is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based clinical care through interdisciplinary teamwork to impact our patients and the community through highly engaged, skilled and empathetic team. Now, you could have the opportunity to join us. Certified Hand Therapist - CHT - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem As a Certified Hand Therapist in the Occupational Therapy Department at NYP, you will provide high-quality care as you communicate with physicians, referring providers, multidisciplinary staff, and administrative personnel. We provide one-on-one therapies that are tailored to meet the individual needs of our patients. The Certified Hand Therapist will provide patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within their capabilities. This is a Wed and Friday days - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm shift. This position is located at NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses . __________________ 2024 “Great Place To Work Certified” 2024 “America's Best Large Employers” - Forbes 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” - Computerworld 2023 “Best Employers for Women” - Forbes 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” - Aetna 2023 “America's Best-In-State Employers” - Forbes “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” - Brandon Hall Group NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
Requirements
- Certified Hand Therapist
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
- New York State Occupational Therapy licensure
- At least 1 year of clinical Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy experience
- Strong background in treating a wide range of upper extremity diagnoses, including post-surgical trauma, orthopedic, and rheumatologic disorders.
- Must be proficient in splinting.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in occupational therapy
- National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care as you communicate with physicians, referring providers, multidisciplinary staff, and administrative personnel.
- Provide one-on-one therapies that are tailored to meet the individual needs of our patients.
- Provide patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within their capabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
