Pre Op PACU RN full time

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to deliver personalized rehabilitation treatment to patients. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid New York State license, demonstrating skills in patient evaluation and treatment plan implementation. The role offers the opportunity to impact patient recovery while fostering diversity and inclusion in an academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Must possess a New York State Occupational Therapy License or temporary permit.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate occupational therapy needs and implement treatment plans.
• Complete documentation for patient care and reimbursement.
• Participate in clinical education of fieldwork students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

NYU LANGONE HEALTH is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms, and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. For more information, go tonyulangone.org, and interact with us onLinkedIn,Glassdoor,Indeed,Facebook,Twitter,YouTube, andInstagram.

POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Staff Occupational Therapist, ACC. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating occupational therapy needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed occupational treatment to assigned patients in a supervised program of rehabilitation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for a certain level of patient care productivity as indicated by individual unit procedures. Demonstrates the ability to provide expected patient contact as indicated by productivity reports and patient contact analysis.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates appropriate professionalism during job performance.
• Adheres to all department procedures and policies.
• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat the assigned patient population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Initial assessment and evaluation of occupational therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations. Reviews medical charts to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral/OT treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnoses. Selects appropriate OT assessment tools and methods to accurately determine the patient's status for developing an optimal treatment plan. Demonstrates effective clinical decision-making and implements changes/adaptations to the OT treatment plan.
• Implements treatment plans and protocols according to current professional and health system standards. Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with the patient and family. Considers a variety of validated treatment approaches and rationales for achieving patient goals. Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program/team treatment goals. Assesses educational needs of patients and families, and implements methods for patient/family education and training during rehabilitation.
• Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement. Documents thoroughly using appropriate medical and clinical terminology, in accordance with department guidelines and JACHO/CARF requirements.
• Participates in clinical education of fieldwork students and other professional educational endeavors. Teaches and supervises assigned students in occupational therapy techniques, skills, and procedures. Encourages positive learning experiences for students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, you must have a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, a New York State Occupational Therapy License or temporary permit, and good communication and interpersonal skills.

REQUIRED LICENSES: Occup Thrpst Temp Permit-NYS, Occup Thrpst License-NYS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides its staff with more than just a place to work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected factor. Applications must be completed online. For more information, see our EEO policies and the federal "EEO is the law" poster.

Required Skills and Experience are listed at the end.