Senior Associate Occupation Therapist - Level I

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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.

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement, performs the following:

1. Evaluates and treats complex conditions of patients to identify problems and needs. Formulates and implements appropriate treatment plans. Sets priorities and delivers or directs care to meet patient requirements.

2. Ensures that treatment precautions are taken in the implementation of the patient regimen (e.g., cardiac conditions, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, burns, cardiopulmonary disease, spinal cord injuries).

3. Orders, fabricates, fits, tests and modifies customized personal equipment such as splints, lapboards, wheelchairs and other assistive equipment.

4. Collaborates with health professionals from other disciplines such as physical therapy, speech and audiology, psychology, social work and other disciplines. in the treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients.

5. Maintains adequate level of supplies and materials and ensures proper functioning of equipment.

6. Participates in meetings on a clinical, departmental, interdisciplinary or other basis.

7. Participates in implementing and ensuring the maintenance of proper standards of occupational therapy practice. Reviews clinical case records for accuracy and completeness.

8. Provides teaching, guidance and direction to less experienced therapists in rendering care. Acts as a role model or team leader.

9. Guides support staff in rendering routine patient care.

10. Assists in the preparation and implementation of training and educational activities for departmental staff and other appropriate staff.

11. Evaluates student performance and provides reports and guidance for improvement.

12. Assists in the design, coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of new occupational therapy programs.

13. Participates in classes, conferences and workshops and keeps staff up-to-date on recent developments in one or more clinical specialties in rehabilitation such as pediatrics, geriatrics, psychiatry, computer technology, biofeedback, prosthetics, hands, sensory integration, neurodevelopmental training and other specialties.

14. Prepares and submits reports and statistics on a regular and timely basis. Prepares records according to departmental procedures.

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.

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

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