Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) (30783)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Hospital. Harlem Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Harlem and the only Safety Net Hospital in Northern Manhattan. Harlem Hospital is recognized for providing centers of excellence in the areas of Bariatric Surgery, Breast Imaging and Sexual Assault Forensics. Today, Harlem Hospital continues providing outstanding care to all New Yorkers. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details:

• The Department is part of a 280-bed acute care facility that includes the ICU, BICU, NICU, PICU, CCU, step-down floors, and ambulatory services.
• Treats patients on the acute and/or ambulatory services.
• Assists with maintaining treatment equipment and ensuring a safe environment for the patients.
• Maintains accurate record of patient evaluations, progress, recommendations, and goals.
• Supervises student interns and volunteers as assigned.
• Assists the supervisor or chief in preparing daily stats.
• Participates in the clinical education program for student therapists by mentoring a student intern.
• Educates patient and/or family regarding the occupational therapy aspects of diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis in an appropriate manner.