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Per Diem Occupational Therapist Hand Certified FGP Brooklyn Heights OrthopedicNe

NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States


Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Therapist, Occupational - Hand Certified.

In this role, the successful candidate provides appropriate therapy to help 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.

Job Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs an objective functional evaluation including appropriate tests and measures and establishes a plan of care with measurable goals.

Implements appropriate interventions treatment as indicated by the patient's functional status, diagnosis, and age in conjunction with the plan of care.

Maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation reflecting the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, education and interventions.

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.

Evaluates patient progress toward functional goals, and will modify the plan of care accordingly.

Provides patient, family, and clinician education regarding the patient's functional status and plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy (Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) approved OT program).

Minimum 3 year experience in Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) rehabilitation setting.

Current and valid NYS Occupational Therapy license and registration or limited permit.

Current CHT certification within 1 year of hire.

Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association - Outpatient facility only.

Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills.

Basic computer skills.

Required Licenses

Hand Therapy Cert

Occup Therapist License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE approved OT program).

3+ years in outpatient, certified hand therapist or experiencing making splints, experience preferred with orthopedic and neurological patients.

Salary
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $36.14 - $62.35 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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