Occupational Therapist (OT) Mt Sinai Hospital Acute Care FT Days 830a-430p-Some Wknds
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The staff 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
1. Examines and assesses patients physical cognitive and learning abilities to determine realistic attainable rehabilitation goals and plan of care.
2. Treatment interventions are based on findings of the evaluation and the plan of care.
3. Selects educational recreational and social activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their cognitive and physical capabilities.
4. Reassesses patients progress and prepares reports that details progress.
5. Documents therapy activities and maintains necessary records in patient files.
6. Provides training and education to caregivers in preparation of discharge.
7. Recommends changes in patients work or living environments that is consistent with their needs and capabilities.
8. Provide documentation of medical necessity for approval of DME/adaptive equipment and ongoing treatment.
9. 1-2 continuing education courses per year
10. Performs other related duties.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
- Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program
- New York State Occupational Therapy License
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
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 ... View more
