Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy Position

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi's Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts:

7:00 A.M – 3:30 P.M

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

8:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

10:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position: Under supervision, performs specialized activities to assist patients to restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and teach new skills. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and occupational therapy standards of care; performs related work. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the evaluation of the patient's needs and performance of activities of daily living.

2. May administer Range of Motion tests.

3. Instructs assigned patients in activities of daily living, such as washing, dressing, eating and handling of such assistive devices, such as braces and wheelchairs.

4. Instructs patients on and assists patients in carrying out therapeutic activities and exercises to improve their physical and mental well-being.

5. Assists in setting up programs for the patient's caregivers in the home setting.

6. May provide teaching, guidance and direction to health professionals on the proper standards of occupational therapy practice.

7. Maintains equipment and requisitions supplies.

8. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Valid license and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs