Occupational Therapist, Per diem / Inpatient

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

1d • $60 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. 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. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Occupational Therapist, Per Diem / Inpatient. In this role, the successful candidate provides appropriate therapy to assist patients improve their ability to perform activities of daily living and to achieve optimal level of self-care and productivity. Uses clinical expertise to plan the delivery of safe, therapeutic, and age appropriate care through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy (Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) approved NYS OT program).
• Current and valid NYS Occupational Therapy license and registration.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• 1- 2 years Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic or Outpatient or Pediatric Rehabilitation setting.
• Communication (both written and oral), customer service, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree, preferred.
• 1- 2 years Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) Rehabilitation setting.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs an objective functional evaluation including appropriate tests and measures and establishes a plan of care with measurable goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides patient, family, and clinician education regarding the patient's functional status and plan of care.
• Evaluates patient progress toward functional goals, and will modify the the plan of care accordingly.
• Interacts and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals.
• Provides on-site clinical supervision to Occupational Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
• Maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation reflecting the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, education and interventions.
• Implements appropriate interventions/treatment as indicated by the patient's functional status, diagnosis, and age in conjunction with the plan of care.

Benefits

• NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island 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

• Career Level: Entry Level