Occupational Therapist - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $106,180 - $109,720 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

This role is responsible for evaluating occupational therapy needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment to assigned patients in a supervised program of rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy
• New York State Occupational Therapy License or temporary permit
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• 0-1 year experience as an Occupational Therapist
• New York State License in Occupational Therapy
• CPR certification
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement, including medical chart entries as required by Department guidelines and JACHO/CARF requirements. Clinical Documentation is thorough and completed using appropriate medical and clinical terminology.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates appropriate professionalism during job performance. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs Initial Assessment and Evaluation. Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral/ OT Treatment orders 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.
• Develops and implements a care plan that meets the identified needs of the patient and care partners. The care plan must include measurable short and long term goals with time frames.
• Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards. 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.
• Evaluates patients progress and response to therapy, and modifies treatment intervention as needed.
• Participates in Clinical Education of Fieldwork students and other professionals. Teaches and supervises assigned students in Occupational Therapy techniques, skills and procedures. Demonstrates a genuine interest in assisting students in enhancing their knowledge and skill levels. Encourages positive learning experiences for Career Opportunity Students and other Non Fieldwork students.
• 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.
• Develops and implements discharge plan in conjunction with patient, care partners and other members of the care team.
• Participates in team meetings, case conferences and committees as assigned.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level