Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY); New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,992 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) to the team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. The role delivers therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and other modalities to support patient recovery in a large urban hospital.

The OT keeps accurate records of evaluations, progress, recommendations and goals; attends rounds and clinics; maintains daily attendance; and educates patients and families about OT aspects of diagnosis, treatment plan and

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other modalities.
• Keeps accurate records of patient evaluations, progress, recommendations, and goals.
• Attends rounds and clinics appropriate to area assignment.
• Keeps daily attendance records of patients.
• Educates patient and/or family regarding the occupational therapy aspects of diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis.

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state‑of‑the‑art care and leading‑edge technology in a modern environment. We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details

• Performs appropriate treatment involving therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other modalities.
• Keeps accurate records of patient evaluations, progress, recommendations, and goals.
• Attends rounds and clinics appropriate to area assignment.
• Keeps daily attendance record of patients.
• Educates patient and/or family regarding the occupational therapy aspects of diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis in an appropriate manner.