Occupational Therapy Hand Fellow - Manhattan, Langone Orthopedic Center

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Occupational Therapy Hand Fellow - Manhattan, Langone Orthopedic Center.


In this role, the successful candidate The NYU Langone Health Hand Therapy Fellowship program is a 12-month program that provides the fellow with an intensive and individualized experience in a defined area of clinical practice within the profession of occupational therapy. The goal of the fellowship is to produce world-class clinicians aligned with Rusks vision to be a global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation creating a world of limitless accessibility. As an integral member of the Rusk Rehabilitation clinical team, the fellow will provide direct and mentored patient care as assigned by the unit supervisor. Upon completion of the fellowship, the fellow will have gained the knowledge and experience to be a competent advanced practitioner, and be qualified to sit for the Certified Hand Therapy Examination. This program follows the guidelines and accreditation standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Job Responsibilities:

Eval and treat a wide range of upper extremity conditions and diagnoses

Documentation in EPIC

Participate in presentations and labs

Fabrication of dynamic and static splints

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Licensure in the State of New York. Applicants must have at least one year of work experience. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Occupational Therapy or advanced degree and/or certification(s).
Clinical experience in hand therapy is beneficial but not required.
Demonstrates leadership qualities

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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