Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy - Pediatric Acute Care

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Specialist in Occupational Therapy for Pediatric Acute Care. This role involves coordinating patient care, overseeing training programs, and contributing to research initiatives within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to education, ensuring high-quality care for patients. Join a forward-thinking institution that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where your skills can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in pediatric care and have a Master's in Occupational Therapy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and NYS license required.
• 3-5 years of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and training programs in Occupational Therapy.
• Assist in clinical education and develop resource materials for staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Clinical Expertise

Patient Care Coordination

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

BLS Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy - Pediatric Acute Care. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for coordinating the patient care, training programs, and research endeavors for a specialty area practice or program within the Occupational Therapy department. Assists in the oversight of daily operations of the unit as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.
• Assists in the coordination of the student program and other clinical education programs with senior staff and other management. Prepares and participates in educational sessions for patients, families, students, and house staff. Participates in lectures, seminars, and workshops by the Medical Center and other agencies, institutions, and associations.
• Demonstrates a leadership role in the development of specialized clinical expertise, communication, and teamwork. Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, and independent thinking. Demonstrates direct involvement with clinical training and in-service education. Recognizes when help is needed by others and offers guidance and assistance.
• Coordinates Occupational Therapy patient care rendered to both in and out patients in area of specialized clinical expertise. Education and training of all staff in areas of expertise to further enhance the department's clinical needs. Assists in evaluations and development of treatment plans for patients. Implements corrective actions when necessary. Trains staff to be able to cover when colleagues are out on sick/vacation days.
• Develops resource material to be utilized by staff members, i.e., suggests journals for library, accesses research articles, etc. Presents ideas/materials to be developed in area of clinical expertise to further enhance the department. Assists in the preparation and presentation of these materials.
• Identifies new equipment that would facilitate programmatic growth and development. Assists with equipment and unit maintenance.
• Assists in Case Management responsibilities as they pertain to the Occupational Therapy plan of care for any clients within the unit. Works in collaboration with other unit team members as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. NYS Occupational Therapy license with valid, current registration. Minimum three to five years as a licensed Occupational Therapist with progressive responsibilities and development in a specific clinical area. Good communication and interpersonal skills. BLS certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA, or the American Red Cross-ARC) OR CPR/AED certification (issued by the American Heart Association-AHA, or the American Red Cross-ARC) is required upon entry to the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field. Teaching experience. Greater than five years clinical experience. Demonstrated leadership qualities.

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

NYU Langone Health 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.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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 $81,325.14 - $134,832.00 Annually. 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.