OT or PT Clinical Specialist - Brooklyn

OT or PT Clinical Specialist - Brooklyn

Allied Health --> Rehabilitation Therapy

Brooklyn, NY Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a OT or PT Clinical Specialist - Brooklyn. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for coordination of patient care, training programs, development of procedures/protocols, for a specialty area of practice within the rehabilitation department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership in specialized clinical expertise, communication, and teamwork within specialty area of practice.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and independent problem solving.
• Provides direct involvement with clinical training and in-service education. Recognizes when help is needed by others staff members and provides clinical guidance to enhance performance of junior staff.
• Assists in determining new programmatic needs to respond to changing patient care needs, changes in health care delivery system.
• Demonstrates proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population and provides direct patient care.
• Enhances case management responsibilities related to patients within the unit to improve throughput on units, by recognizing patient needs for discharge.
• Works in conjunction with staff and management on performance improvement and clinical research projects that will benefit the unit and/or the department.
• Assists in developing goals, standards, and evaluation criteria for performance improvement projects.
• Collects data and solicits feedback from staff providing recommendations for PI projects with regards to clinical practice to enhance clinical outcomes.
• Suggests ideas, methodology, and rationale for research projects and participates directly in the collection of data and monitoring of the project. Submits articles for publication or presentation at clinical conferences.
• Demonstrates direct involvement with clinical training of staff and interns.
• Prepares and presents educational information for patients, families, students, and house staff. Participates in lectures, seminars, and workshops by the Medical Center.
• Develops resource material which will enhance the quality and scope of the care rendered to the patient, i.e. pamphlets, video format, home programs in collaboration with the team.
• Coordinates patient care rendered to both in and out patients in area of specialized clinical expertise. Provides education and training to all staff in area of expertise.
• Assists in evaluations and development of treatment plans for patients. Assists in the coordination of patient care throughout the continuum.
• Instructs and provides feedback to staff regarding standards and procedures in report writing and documentation.
• Identifies new equipment that will enhance patient care and provides clinical justification for equipment evaluation.
• Assists with equipment and unit maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Degree and NYS License with valid, current registration in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology. Minimum of five years as a licensed therapist with progressive responsibilities and development in a specific clinical area. Good oral communication and interpersonal skills. Required Licenses: Speech Pathologist Lic-NYS, Phys Thrpst License-NYS, Occup Thrpst License-NYS, ASHA Cert

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology. Teaching experience. Five years clinical experience with demonstrated leadership skills. Clinical Specialist Certification in area of expertise.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.

NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

The salary range for the role is $82,886.37 - $126,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.