Occupational Therapist (Per Diem)

Marketing StatementNYC 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 DescriptionAREA OF RESPONSIBILITY #1:Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY #2:Initial Assessment and Evaluation of Occupational Therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations.AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY #3:Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards.AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY #4:Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement.AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY #5:Participates in Clinical Education of Fieldwork students and other professional educational endeavors.Area of responsibility #6:Responsible for patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit ProceduresMinimum Qualifications• Valid license and current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).Department PreferencesHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" 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