NYU Langone Health · 4 days ago
Virtual Interview Day - Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist
NYU Langone Health is a nonprofit organization that provides a center of excellence in healthcare, research, and medical education. They are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy responsible for evaluating therapy needs and implementing rehabilitation programs for patients while also supervising and teaching OT students.
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Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Teaches and supervises assigned OT students in the appropriate OT techniques skills and procedures
Demonstrates a genuine interest in assisting students in enhancing their knowledge and skill levels
Encourages positive learning experiences for Career Opportunity Students and other Non Fieldwork students
Responsible for certain level of patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit Procedures
Demonstrates the ability to provide expected patient contact as indicated by productivity reports and patient contact analysis
Actively engages other colleagues in clinical learning experiences Is a mentor for clinical skill and OT knowledge acquisition for staff members
Pursues own area of interest and develops them into area of expertise Initiatives assisting in organizational and structural duties when Supervisor is not available
Demonstrates situational leadership in handling Unit Specific Issues or concerns
Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral/Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis
Selects appropriate OT assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patients status for developing optimal treatment plan
Demonstrates effective clinical decision making and implements changes/adaptations to the OT Treatment Plan when appropriate
Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards
Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with PATIENT AND FAMILY Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program/team treatment goals
Assesses educational needs of patient families and implements a variety of methods for patient/family education and training during rehabilitation process
Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement
Completes and plans all required documentation in medical chart as required by Department guidelines and JACHO/CARF requirements
Accurately records all treatment given including completion of the daily treatment record
Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
New York State Occupational Therapy License or temporary permit
Minimum of two years experience as an Occupational Therapist
Good Communication and interpersonal skills
BLS certification Issued by the American Heart Association AHA OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification Issued by the American Heart Association AHA is required upon entry to the position
Occupational Therapist Temp Permit-NYS
Occup Therapist License-NYS
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Preferred
Clinical Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
Company
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is a nonprofit organization that provides a center of excellence in healthcare, research, and medical education.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.5MKey Investors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesMHCIPNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-06Grant· $13M
2023-10-16Grant· $12.5M
2022-02-17Grant· $8M
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