Occupational Therapist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York City to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities and injuries. Key responsibilities include developing treatment plans, providing direct patient care, and documenting outcomes. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and a current license to practice in New York State, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. The role focuses on improving patient functioning in daily life and requires collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with physician prescription.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patient improvement.
• Submits required documentation per department policies.
• Utilizes evaluation techniques for setting realistic goals.
• Provides patient remediation to assist in daily functioning.
• Instructs patient and caregivers in daily living skills.

Skills

Patient care

Treatment planning

Documentation

Patient instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Current License as Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job Description

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries and/or disease in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or other State authorized practitioner.

Job Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and function of upper extremities.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Utilizes thorough and appropriate evaluation techniques to establish realistic goals; designs and implements a treatment plan which best meets the needs of the patient and works toward achieving established goals.
• Provides patient remediation in patient’s deficit areas to assist the patient to achieve maximum functioning in his/her daily life.
• Reviews and arranges for required Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and instructs patient in use and protocols for dealing with malfunction of same; makes appropriate recommendations for follow‑up care upon discharge.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Treats patients with acute or developmental disabilities using methods including but not limited to kinetic activities, perceptual training and developmental sequencing.
• Instructs patient and significant caregivers in daily living skills including, but not limited to, tub transfers, dressing activities, feeding and household activities to promote a more independent and self‑sufficient level of functioning.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related, are not essential functions.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience, required.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).