Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem / Hospital

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem / Hospital.

In this role, the successful candidate works as part of a team to provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Provides appropriate therapy to help patients improve their ability to perform activities of daily living and to achieve optimal level of self-care and productivity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Implements appropriate interventions/treatment as indicated by the patient's functional status, diagnosis and age in conjunction with the supervising therapist's established plan of care.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation reflecting the interventions and education provided, interdisciplinary communication, and plan of care.
• Interacts and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals. Provides clinical supervision to Rehabilitation Aides.
• Monitors patient response to treatment and modifies the plan of care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Provides patient, family, and clinician education regarding the patient's functional status and plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a Associate's Degree Occupational Therapy Assistant (from an Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) approved OTA program) Required. Current and valid NYS Occupational Therapy Assistant license and registration. Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association, required. Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills Required. Basic computer skills is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) Rehabilitation setting, preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island 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.

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NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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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 $38.00 - $38.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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