Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Hospital for Special Surgery is actively seeking a dynamic occupational therapist to join our Pediatric Rehabilitation team in our new state of the art HSS Pediatric Rehabilitation and Young Athlete Center. This dynamic setting offers the opportunity to practice in a supportive out-patient environment and collaborate with world class colleagues across multiple disciplines. As a member of our supportive interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing direct clinical intervention in outpatient settings for children ages newborn through 21.

Candidate must be goal oriented with a desire for professional growth and demonstrate knowledge of pediatric orthopedic and neurologic conditions as well as rehabilitation guidelines. Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills a must. Pediatric upper extremity splinting experience is a plus.

We offer tremendous opportunities for education, research, and career advancement.

Qualifications

New York State OT licensure is a requirement. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are also vital. Minimum of 2 years of pediatric clinical experience is preferred.

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

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