Senior Occupational Therapist- Mt Sinai Hospital Acute Care- FT- 9a-5p Occ wknds and Holidays

The Senior Occupational Therapist (O.T.) assesses, plans, organizes and participates in the rehabilitative program for developmentally, mentally, emotionally and physically disabled people. The primary function is to assist in restoring and improving the patient’s ability to live an independent and fulfilling lifestyle by teaching activities of daily living (ADL) and work skills. Mentors less experienced rehabilitation staff.
1.Plans,
organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to help rehabilitate
those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental
problems.
2.Tests
and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data
to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
3.Develops
and participates in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions
to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and
prevent physical or mental disability.
4.Consults
with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinates
occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities (Physical Therapy,
Speech-Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation).
5.Plans,
implements and coordinates social activities and programs to help patients
learn work and school skills and adjust to handicaps.
6.Selects
constructive activities suited to individual's physical capacity, intelligence
level, and interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence, prepare individual
for return to employment, assists in restoration of functions, and aid in
adjustment to disability.
7.Evaluates
patients' progress and prepares reports that detail progress.
8.Completes
and maintains necessary records.
9.Trains
caregivers how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.
10.Recommends changes in
patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and
capabilities.
11.Teaches individuals skills
and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates
individual's progress.
12.May conduct training
programs or participate in training medical and nursing students and
Occupational therapists in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
13.May plan, direct, and
coordinate occupational therapy program as requested by Director.
14.Performs other related
duties.
NYS OT License with at least 3 years minimum experience in a hospital setting providing therapy to patients.
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $93,600.00 - $109,033.95 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit, 472 - Acute Hospital Therapy - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital