Senior Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Patient Empowerment

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in New York. The role focuses on developing and delivering OT programs to rehabilitate patients and promote independence after illness or injury.

You will assess patients, set realistic rehabilitation goals, and coordinate with the rehab team to integrate OT with physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and therapeutic recreation. Documentation and progress reporting are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Active NYS OT license required.
• Minimum 3 years of hospital-based occupational therapy experience.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts occupational therapy programs for rehabilitation.
• Tests and evaluates patients to set realistic goals.
• Develops group activities to promote health and social adjustment.
• Consults with rehabilitation team to coordinate therapies.
• Plans and coordinates social activities to aid in daily living skills.
• Selects suitable activities to maximize independence and return to work.
• Evaluates progress and maintains progress reports.
• Trains caregivers in patient needs and ongoing therapy.
• Recommends environmental changes to support patient needs.
• Teaches skills for participation in activities and monitors progress.
• May train students and other therapists in OT techniques.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

3 years hospital OT experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

NYS OT License

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in New York. The role focuses on developing and delivering OT programs to rehabilitate patients and promote independence after illness or injury.

You will assess patients, set realistic rehabilitation goals, and coordinate with the rehab team to integrate OT with physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and therapeutic recreation. Documentation and progress reporting are essential parts of the role.