NYC Health Hospitals
Senior Associate Occupational Therapist - Level II
NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position :
Performs complex activities of a higher professional level in the practice of occupational therapy, including patient evaluation and treatment, and program planning and implementation. Performs specialized activities to assist patients to restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and teach new skills. May be responsible for the supervision of staff occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and occupational therapy standards of care. All personnel perform related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks :
Under general supervision, with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent judgement, performs the following: 1. Manages clinical services in an occupational therapy unit. 2. Performs clinical supervision by observing the delivery of treatment, reviewing treatment plans and making recommendations to effectuate patient progress. 3. Assigns staff in accordance with patient needs and skill level of staff. 4. Clarifies, interprets and implements Physician's orders and consults with physicians to update orders and report on the progress of patients. 5. May be responsible for coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures of an occupational therapy unit. Provides orientation to health care professionals regarding departmental policies, procedures and practices. 6. Evaluates staff performance and provides reports and guidance for improvement for the unit. 7. May coordinate activities in one or more clinical specialties such as pediatrics, geriatrics, psychiatry, computer technology, biofeedback, prosthetics, hands, sensory integration, neurodevelopmental training or other specialties. Trains staff in these disciplines. Conducts clinics based on advanced knowledge in the area(s) of specialization. 8. Coordinates student program. Maintains communication with schools and oversees student supervision. 9. Plans, develops and implements procedures, which facilitate communication and cooperation among therapy units and other health care setting units and departments. 10. Implements new therapy programs. Participates in the preparation of treatment protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I 1. Valid license and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and
a. One (1) year of full-time professional experience in administering occupational therapy; or
b. Master's degree in Occupational Therapy may be substituted for one (1) year of experience, as described in "a" above.
Assignment Level II 1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, appointment to Assignment Level II requires one (1) additional year of experience, as described in "1" above.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position :
Performs complex activities of a higher professional level in the practice of occupational therapy, including patient evaluation and treatment, and program planning and implementation. Performs specialized activities to assist patients to restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and teach new skills. May be responsible for the supervision of staff occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and occupational therapy standards of care. All personnel perform related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks :
Under general supervision, with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent judgement, performs the following: 1. Manages clinical services in an occupational therapy unit. 2. Performs clinical supervision by observing the delivery of treatment, reviewing treatment plans and making recommendations to effectuate patient progress. 3. Assigns staff in accordance with patient needs and skill level of staff. 4. Clarifies, interprets and implements Physician's orders and consults with physicians to update orders and report on the progress of patients. 5. May be responsible for coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures of an occupational therapy unit. Provides orientation to health care professionals regarding departmental policies, procedures and practices. 6. Evaluates staff performance and provides reports and guidance for improvement for the unit. 7. May coordinate activities in one or more clinical specialties such as pediatrics, geriatrics, psychiatry, computer technology, biofeedback, prosthetics, hands, sensory integration, neurodevelopmental training or other specialties. Trains staff in these disciplines. Conducts clinics based on advanced knowledge in the area(s) of specialization. 8. Coordinates student program. Maintains communication with schools and oversees student supervision. 9. Plans, develops and implements procedures, which facilitate communication and cooperation among therapy units and other health care setting units and departments. 10. Implements new therapy programs. Participates in the preparation of treatment protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I 1. Valid license and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and
a. One (1) year of full-time professional experience in administering occupational therapy; or
b. Master's degree in Occupational Therapy may be substituted for one (1) year of experience, as described in "a" above.
Assignment Level II 1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, appointment to Assignment Level II requires one (1) additional year of experience, as described in "1" above.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.