Per Diem Pediatric Occupational Therapist; Mount Sinai Union Square
Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY
•$60 - $60
About The Position
The Per Diem Pediatric Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients and facilitates rehabilitation and independence. The role develops and designs treatment plans for patients with physical, mental, and/or emotional disabilities. Occupational therapists enable, enhance, and improve patients’ ability to achieve independent and productive daily living and working environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- 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) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients effectively.
- Maintain and chart evaluations and progress notes in accordance with note-writing guidelines.
- Apply knowledge of principles, methods, and theories related to effective patient care.
- Supervise occupational therapy students as assigned.
- Supervise volunteer staff as assigned.
- Attend appropriate patient rounds, kardexes, and conferences, and present information to attendees.
- Maintain equipment and the treatment area in a clean, safe, and efficient manner.
- Follow standards of practice and care in treating patients.
- Consistently treat the assigned number of patients.
