Job Description

NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney is a 320-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located in central Brooklyn. McKinney provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. McKinney residents have 24-hour access to expert care and specialty services including Parkinson’s and Dementia Care, Hospice and Palliative care, IV therapy, wound and tracheostomy care. From more than 600 Nursing Homes, McKinney ranks Top 30 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024 ; and also received high-performance ratings for Long-term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2024 .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.

Work Shifts: 9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Purpose of Position:

Performs complex activities of a higher professional level in the practice of occupational therapy, including patient evaluation and treatment, and program planning and implementation. Performs specialized activities to assist patients to restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and teach new skills. May be responsible for the supervision of staff occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and occupational therapy standards of care. All personnel perform related work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement, performs the following:

• Evaluates and treats complex conditions of patients to identify problems and needs. Formulates and implements appropriate treatment plans. Sets priorities and delivers or directs care to meet patient requirements.
• Ensures that treatment precautions are taken in the implementation of the patient regimen (e.g., cardiac conditions, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, burns, cardiopulmonary disease, spinal cord injuries).
• Orders, fabricates, fits, tests and modifies customized personal equipment such as splints, lapboards, wheelchairs and other assistive equipment.
• Collaborates with health professionals from other disciplines such as physical therapy, speech and audiology, psychology, social work and other disciplines. in the treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients.
• Maintains adequate level of supplies and materials and ensures proper functioning of equipment.
• Participates in meetings on a clinical, departmental, interdisciplinary or other basis.
• Participates in implementing and ensuring the maintenance of proper standards of occupational therapy practice. Reviews clinical case records for accuracy and completeness.
• Provides teaching, guidance and direction to less experienced therapists in rendering care. Acts as a role model or team leader.
• Guides support staff in rendering routine patient care.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of training and educational activities for departmental staff and other appropriate staff.
• Evaluates student performance and provides reports and guidance for improvement.
• Assists in the design, coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of new occupational therapy programs.
• Participates in classes, conferences and workshops and keeps staff up-to-date on recent developments in one or more clinical specialties in rehabilitation such as pediatrics, geriatrics, psychiatry, computer technology, biofeedback, prosthetics, hands, sensory integration, neurodevelopmental training and other specialties.
• Prepares and submits reports and statistics on a regular and timely basis. Prepares records according to departmental procedures.

Benefits:

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. Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts. Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees. College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities. College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs. Commuter Benefits Programs.

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