Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)-Mt Sinai Union Square Peds OT Dept- Per Diem

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Per Diem Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients and facilitating rehabilitation and independence. Develops and designs treatment plans for physically, mentally and/or emotionally disabled patients. Occupational Therapists enable, enhance and improve patients ability to gain independent, productive daily living and working environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• At least 2 years working with Pediatric OT patients.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive dysfunctions

Nice To Haves

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
• Experience with infant and complex feeding and swallowing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively evaluates and treats all patients
• Maintains and charts evaluations and progress notes following note writing guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge and principles and theories relating to effective patient care.
• Supervises OT students as assigned
• Supervises volunteer staff as assigned.
• Attends appropriate patient rounds, kardexes, conferences; presents information to all present.
• Maintains equipment and treatment area in a clean, safe and efficient manner.
• Follows standards of practice/care in the treatment of all patients.
• Consistently treats the assigned number of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees