Per Diem OT III — Orthopaedic Rehab Specialist

Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III in New York, NY. The role involves collaborative care with the health team to support patient recovery and independence.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, establishing plans of care, arranging assistive devices, documenting in EMR, and providing supervision for COTA and rehab aides. A patient-centered WE CARE approach is expected.

Qualifications

• New York State OTR/L licensure is required or eligible (must pass within one year).
• Preferred: Master of Science OTR/L from an AOTA accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy per department standards of care.
• Establish treatment goals and plans of care to achieve goals.
• Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices and orthotic/prosthetic needs.
• Submit all necessary paperwork, EMR documentation, and daily billing per department policies.
• Educate patients and families on precautions, home exercise programs, safety, fall prevention, and assistive devices.
• Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides.
• Work across multiple settings and contribute to quality assurance and inventory control.
• Model the WE CARE values in interactions.

Skills

Supervision

Education

New York State OTR/L licensure

Master of Science OTR/L (AOTA accredited)

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III in New York, NY. The role involves collaborative care with the health team to support patient recovery and independence.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, establishing plans of care, arranging assistive devices, documenting in EMR, and providing supervision for COTA and rehab aides. A patient-centered WE CARE approach is expected.