Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Supervisor - OT.

In this role, the successful candidate coordinates the patient care, training programs, and research endeavors for a specialty area of Occupational Therapy practice or program within the Occupational Therapy department. Assists in the oversight of daily operations of the unit as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implements a occupational therapy plan designed to achieve goals established in patient-clinician partnership for each patient assigned independently: Selects appropriate treatment approaches to maximize patient potential. Skillfully applies treatment techniques during implementation of treatment plan. Observes patient responses to treatment and modifies treatment program according to tolerance. Establishes appropriate goals for the treatment of every patient individualizing the treatment program. Monitors treatment rendered by Staff Occupational Therapists and students.
• Performs other assigned duties.
• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.
• Demonstrate a leadership role in the development of specialized clinical expertise, communication, and teamwork.
• Initiate and assist in the development of all related educational programs.
• Instruct, through assignments, lectures and demonstration, students from occupational therapy and COTA programs who are training.
• Work with representatives of colleges and universities around the New York Metropolitan area to recruit students from occupational therapy and COTA programs to the OIOC clinic.
• Develops and assists in quality assurance projects, monitoring and reporting pertaining to occupational therapy practice.
• Reviews policies and procedures pertaining to clinical practice.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures pertaining to clinical practice.
• Coordinates Occupational Therapy patient care rendered to both in and out patients in area of specialized clinical expertise. Education and training of all staff in areas of expertise to further enhance the departments clinical needs.
• Develops material which will enhance the quality and scope of the care rendered to the patient, i.e. pamphlets, video tapes, home programs in collaboration with other members of the team. Develops resource material to be utilized by staff members, i.e., suggests journals for library, accesses research articles, etc.
• Assist in the coordination of the student program and other clinical education programs with senior staff and other management.
• To work in conjunction with staff and management on Performance Improvement and clinical research projects that will benefit the unit and/ or the department.
• To identify new equipment that would facilitate programmatic growth and development. To assist with equipment and unit maintenance.
• To assist in Case Management responsibilities as they pertain to the Occupational Therapy plan of care for any clients within the unit. To work in collaboration with other unit team members as needed.
• Practice evidence based care and keeps up to date with clinical research findings and best clinical practices.
• Establishes and performs appropriate treatment plans and delineate goals in partnership with the patient.
• Performs tests and evaluations as appropriate, with data analysis and report writing.
• Performs worksite ergonomic evaluations as appropriate.
• Supervises temporary OT, COTA, students and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a NYS Occupational Therapy license with valid, current registration. Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Five (5) years as a licensed Occupational Therapist with progressive responsibilities and development in a specific clinical area. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Licenses: Occupational Therapist License-NYS

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $84,577.93 - $145,897.01 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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