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NYU Grossman School of Medicine Per Diem Occupational Therapist Hand Certified (FGP) Brooklyn Heights Ort in BROOKLYN, New York
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. 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. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.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 the plan of care accordingly. * Provides patient, family, and clinician education regarding the patient's functional status and plan of care. * 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 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-NYSPreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (Accre