Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Independence

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients and to facilitate rehabilitation and independence. The role involves developing treatment plans for physically, mentally and emotionally challenged individuals, enabling them to gain independent daily living and productive environments.

The position includes supervising OT students and volunteers, documenting progress, and adhering to care standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. NBCOT preferred.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive dysfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Effectively evaluates and treats all patients
• Maintains and charts evaluations and progress notes following note writing guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge and principles and theories relating to effective patient care.
• Supervises OT students as assigned
• Supervises volunteer staff as assigned.
• Attends appropriate patient rounds, kardexes, conferences; presents information to all present.
• Maintains equipment and treatment area in a clean, safe and efficient manner.
• Follows standards of practice/care in the treatment of all patients.
• Consistently treats the assigned number of patients.

Skills

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Patient care

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients and to facilitate rehabilitation and independence. The role involves developing treatment plans for physically, mentally and emotionally challenged individuals, enabling them to gain independent daily living and productive environments.

The position includes supervising OT students and volunteers, documenting progress, and adhering to care standards.