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Under the supervision of the Chief Occupational Therapist, this therapist is to evaluate patients both in the inpatient and outpatient settings in accordance with prescriptions provided by a physiatrist.

Provides and documents patient care, completes medical documentation for the patient record and maintains daily statistics. Writes discharge notes upon completion of treatment plans as required.

Attends team conferences and rounds to report progress to attending physicians. Collaborates with patients, families, social services, etc. to plan home treatment program and/or follow-up care.

Recommends purchase of equipment and supplies for patients use as part of OT treatment.

Responsible for other duties designated by chief and asst. chief OT.

All staff are schedule to provide OT services on designated weekend and holiday coverage as mandated by Mt Sinai department services.

Attends in-service training conferences, seminars as part of continuing education requirement. Provide in-services training to new residents, students and entry level Occupational Therapists.

Responsible for Rehab Technicians.

Completion of New York State approved program in Occupational Therapy to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of evaluation and treatments of physical and psycho-social dysfunction, orthotics, prosthetics, anatomy, neurology, physiology and kinesiology at a level normally attained via Master’s or Doctorate Degree.

At least five years clinical experience. Related therapist experience, either through clinical rotations or employment, preferably in large-scale healthcare organization in order to gain solid evaluation and treatment skills, good knowledge of therapy methods and demonstrate facility for effective interaction with interdisciplinary areas.

New York State registration required as Occupational Therapist.

Must have two certifications in a clinical specialty or should show strong interest in developing professional skills and expertise in two or more areas of specialization.

Basic MS Office Suite computer skills required.

Able to give the highest patient care.

Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with colleagues and patients.

Able to operate equipment and devices for patient care.

Microsoft Office Suite

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Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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Job Identification 3033412

Job Category Professional

Locations 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY, 11373, US