Occupational Therapist III - HourlyPer Diem
Occupational Therapist III - HourlyPer Diem
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Job Description
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highlyranked by Castle Connolly Medical a healthcare rating company for consumers among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit:
UUP
Job Summary:
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III. The successful candidate will:
- Have schedule flexibility and availability to offer Per Diem work support.
- Work closely with other members of the health care team to devise and carry out specialized treatment programs aimed at enabling patients to return to their normal activities.
- Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy service according to department standards of care.
- Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals.
- Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices as well as orthotic and prosthetic needs.
- Submit all necessary paperwork as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department policy and procedures.
- Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions home exercise programs safety. fall prevention and use of appropriate assistive devices(s).
- Participate in departmental inservices.
- Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides.
- Work in dynamic work environment across multiple settings.
- Assist with quality assurance and inventory control efforts.
- Be a team player and a role model for other staff members.
- Model the organizations WE CARE values in interactions.
Required Qualifications:
- New York State OTR/L licensure;
- or license eligible; must pass exam within one year. Recent graduates will be strongly considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science OTR/L Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
- One year of related experience.
Work Schedule:
Variable Days; 8:00am to 4:00pm
Salary Grade/Rank:
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161 no State entity as defined by the Executive Order is permitted to ask or mandate in any form that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation or any prior compensation history until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time please contact the Governors Office of Employee Relations ator via email at.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women minorities veterans individualswith disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contactHuman Resources at
Employment Type
Hourly
