Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Ortho - Patchogue

NYU Langone Health System; East Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 109,129 - 120,629; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

NYU Langone Health System seeks an Occupational Therapist for the Outpatient Orthopedic department in East Patchogue. This role involves providing therapy to help patients enhance daily living activities and achieve self-care goals. The therapist must document care, evaluate functional status, and collaborate with the healthcare team for patient success.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid NYS license. A competitive salary range of $109,129.65 – $120,629.65 is offered along with health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-approved program.
• Current NYS Occupational Therapy license required.
• Current BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Evaluate patient progress and modify care plans as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-approved program

Master's degree

Tools

BLS or CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Ortho – Patchogue. In this role, the successful candidate will provide appropriate therapy to help patients improve their ability to perform activities of daily living and to achieve optimal level of self‑care and productivity. The therapist will use clinical expertise to plan the delivery of safe, therapeutic, and age‑appropriate care through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, complete and timely documentation reflecting examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, education and interventions.
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals.
• Provide on‑site clinical supervision to Occupational Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
• Evaluate patient progress toward functional goals and modify the plan of care accordingly.
• Provide patient, family and clinician education regarding the patient’s functional status and plan of care.
• Evaluate functional status through objective functional evaluation including appropriate tests and measures, and establish a plan of care with measurable goals.
• Implement appropriate intervention treatments as indicated by the patient’s functional status, diagnosis and age in conjunction with the plan of care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE‑approved program.
• Current and valid NYS Occupational Therapy license and registration (or limited permit).
• Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association – Inpatient facility only.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association – Outpatient facility only.
• 1–2 years experience in a Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) Rehabilitation setting.
• Experience in a Neuro‑Outpatient setting.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NYU Langone Hospital‑Long Island is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $109,129.65 – $120,629.65 annually. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and wellness programs.