Senior Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapy Mentor

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations , a children’s hospital , three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center , a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine , which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org (Opens in a new window) , and interact with us on LinkedIn (Opens in a new window) , Glassdoor (Opens in a new window) , Indeed (Opens in a new window) , Facebook (Opens in a new window) , Twitter (Opens in a new window) , YouTube (Opens in a new window) and Instagram (Opens in a new window) . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for evaluating occupational therapy needs and implementing comprehensive medically prescribed occupational to assigned patients in a supervises program of rehabilitation. Demonstrates a variety of treatment approaches. Assists the clinical supervisor in organizing unit activities. Assists with the implementation of clinical teaching sessions to staff and students on an ongoing basis. Job Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned Teaches and supervises assigned OT students in the appropriate OT techniques skills and procedures Demonstrates a genuine interest in assisting students in enhancing their knowledge and skill levels Encourages positive learning experiences for Career Opportunity Students and other Non Fieldwork students Responsible for certain level of patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit Procedures Demonstrates the ability to provide expected patient contact as indicated by productivity reports and patient contact analysis Actively engages other colleagues in clinical learning experiences Is a mentor for clinical skill and OT knowledge acquisition for staff members Pursues own area of interest and develops them into area of expertise Initiatives assisting in organizational and structural duties when Supervisor is not available Demonstrates situational leadership in handling Unit Specific Issues or concerns Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral/Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis Selects appropriate OT assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patients status for developing optimal treatment plan Demonstrates effective clinical decision making and implements changes/adaptations to the OT Treatment Plan when appropriate Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with PATIENT AND FAMILY Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program/team treatment goals Assesses educational needs of patient families and implements a variety of methods for patient/family education and training during rehabilitation process Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement Completes and plans all required documentation in medical chart as required by Department guidelines and JACHO/CARF requirements Accurately records all treatment given including completion of the daily treatment record Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, New York State Occupational Therapy License or temporary permit. Minimum of two years experience as an Occupational Therapist. Good Communication and interpersonal skills. BLS certification Issued by the American Heart Association AHA OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification Issued by the American Heart Association AHA is required upon entry to the position. Required Licenses: Occupational Therapist Temp Permit-NYS, Occup Therapist License-NYS, Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Preferred Qualifications: Clinical Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health 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. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Langone Health’s EEO policies, please click here . Please click here to view the Federal “EEO is the law” poster or visit for more information. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $104,050.00 – $115,550.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. 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