NYC Health Hospitals
Occupational Therapist
NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) is a member facility of the New York City Health + Hospitals system,one of eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed community hospital, NCBH specializes in women's and children's services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. It's Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 1,000 babies into the world each year. NCBH is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any and all in need.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Check us out online:
www.nychealthandhospitals.org
careers.nychhc.org
Docs4nyc.org
Job Description
Purpose of Position:
Under supervision, performs specialized activities to assist patients to restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and teach new skills. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and occupational therapy standards of care; performs related work.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Assists in the evaluation of the patient's needs and performance of activities of daily living. May administer Range of Motion tests. Instructs assigned patients in activities of daily living, such as washing, dressing, eating and handling of such assistive devices, such as braces and wheelchairs. Instructs patients on and assists patients in carrying out therapeutic activities and exercises to improve their physical and mental well-being. Assists in setting up programs for the patient's caregivers in the home setting. May provide teaching, guidance and direction to health professionals on the proper standards of occupational therapy practice. Maintains equipment and requisitions supplies. 8. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports. Minimum Qualifications 1. Valid license and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Department Preferences
Tour 2: 8:00am-4:00pm
Outpatient experience preferred
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Check us out online:
www.nychealthandhospitals.org
careers.nychhc.org
Docs4nyc.org
Job Description
Purpose of Position:
Under supervision, performs specialized activities to assist patients to restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and teach new skills. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and occupational therapy standards of care; performs related work.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Assists in the evaluation of the patient's needs and performance of activities of daily living. May administer Range of Motion tests. Instructs assigned patients in activities of daily living, such as washing, dressing, eating and handling of such assistive devices, such as braces and wheelchairs. Instructs patients on and assists patients in carrying out therapeutic activities and exercises to improve their physical and mental well-being. Assists in setting up programs for the patient's caregivers in the home setting. May provide teaching, guidance and direction to health professionals on the proper standards of occupational therapy practice. Maintains equipment and requisitions supplies. 8. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports. Minimum Qualifications 1. Valid license and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Department Preferences
Tour 2: 8:00am-4:00pm
Outpatient experience preferred
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs