Occupational Therapist, outpatient neuro rehab - per diem

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

8d • $65 - $65

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. For more information, go to NYU Langone Health , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Occupational Therapist, outpatient neuro rehab - per diem. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for evaluating occupational therapy needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed occupational treatment to assigned patients in a supervises program of rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• New York State Occupational Therapy License or temporary permit. If hired with a permit, OT license required within three months of employment.
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
• BLS certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA, or the American Red Cross-ARC) OR CPR/AED certification (issued by the American Heart Association-AHA, or the American Red Cross-ARC) is required upon entry to the position.
• Occup Thrpst Temp Permit-NYS
• Occup Thrpst License-NYS

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in neurologic occupational therapy.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for certain level of patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit Procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide expected patient contact as indicated by productivity reports and patient contact analysis.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates appropriate professionalism during job performance.
• Adheres to all department procedure and polices.
• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Initial Assessment and Evaluation of Occupational Therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations.
• Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral/ OT Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis.
• Selects appropriate OT assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patients status for developing optimal treatment plan.
• Demonstrates effective clinical decision-making and implements changes/adaptations to the OT Treatment Plan.
• Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards.
• Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with PATIENT AND FAMILY.
• Considers a variety of validated treatment approaches and rationales for achievement of patient goals.
• Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program/team treatment goals.
• Assesses educational needs of patient, families, and implements a variety of methods for patient/family education and training during rehabilitation process.
• Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement.
• Completes and plans all required documentation in medical chart as required by Department guidelines and JC/CARF requirements.
• Clinical Documentation is through and completes using appropriate medical and clinical terminology.
• Teaches and supervises assigned students in the appropriate Occupational Therapy techniques, skills and procedures.
• Encourages positive learning experiences for Career Opportunity Students and other Non Fieldwork students.

Benefits

• NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
• Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees