Occupational Therapist
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services. 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.Job Description1. Follows predetermined physical therapy treatment program on the basis of medical prescription and licensed Physical Therapist's evaluation for patients with neurological, vascular, cardio-pulmonary, orthopedic, medical, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders.2.Assists with a range of physical therapeutic treatments involving therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation, manual therapy such as massage, mobilization and therapeutic exercises.3.Administers traction treatment using traction equipment in the treatment of spinal impairment or diseases,acting only upon the licensed Physical Therapist's approval and direction.4.Observes patient's reaction during treatment sessions, compiles records and enters information on physicaltherapy chart. Submits written reports to supervisors.5.Makes appropriate changes in treatment plans only on approval of licensed Physical Therapist.6.Fits patients for, adjusts and trains in use of supportive devices such as crutches, canes, wheelchairs and walkers.7.Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members to exchange and discusspatient information.8.Performs related clerical duties, such as taking inventory and requisitioningPrepares work areas and materials and maintains special equipment.Minimum Qualifications1. Valid license and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).BLS certification (issued by American Heart Association - AHA) OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification issued by the American Heart Association - AHA) is required upon entry to the positionNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programsVacancy Control Board NumberBEL-09262###-####MDO-5642A