Occupational Therapist- Rehab-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

Occupational Therapist- Rehab-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

The Per Diem Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients and facilitating rehabilitation and independence. Develops and designs treatment plans for physically, mentally and/or emotionally disabled patients. Occupational Therapists enable, enhance and improve patients ability to gain independent, productive daily living and working environments.

Responsibilities

• Examines and assesses patients' physical, cognitive and learning abilities to determine realistic attainable rehabilitation goals and plan of care.
• Treatment interventions are based on findings of the evaluation and the plan of care.
• Selects educational, recreational and social activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their cognitive and physical capabilities.
• Reassesses patients' progress and prepares reports that details progress.
• Documents therapy activities and maintains necessary records in patient files.
• Provides training and education to caregivers in preparation of discharge.
• Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments that is consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Provide documentation of medical necessity for approval of DME/adaptive equipment and ongoing treatment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience: Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• License/Certification: New York State Occupational Therapy License. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred

Non-Bargaining Unit, Q1J - Crescent Occupational Therapy - MSQ, Mount Sinai Queens

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization.

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $62 - $62.21 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.