Occupational Therapist

Description Attention Certified Occupational Therapists

• OUTPATIENT

  We are looking for a Hand Specialist
• preferably CHT or pursuing... there is a rare opportunity to join a growing team here at the Putnam Hospital... we seek an OT with a Masters Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience , OT License for NY, a temporary licensure may be considered at the discretion of departmental leadership and BLS Certification. Hours 7
• 3 (at least 2 per week) and 10
• 6 (up to 2 per week when needed) Ability to travel to other locations as needed.

GREAT opportunity for growth. At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Putnam Hospital, a 164-bed acute care hospital, has been serving the local community in Carmel, New York for 60 years. Situated on a 150-acre wooded campus surrounded by lakes and waterways, we provide the essential services a community needs from their local hospital, including Emergency and Behavioral Health Services.

Our accolades include:

The Leapfrog Group

• Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S News & World Report
• High Performance in COPD Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Robotic Center of Excellence
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) At Putnam Hospital, our team members value open communication, continuous learning, and making a difference every day.

Most of us live in the community we serve and we support each other with compassion and teamwork. Our departments are small, so caregivers can build stronger connections with managers and senior leadership. We invite you to explore this unique opportunity, take a stroll around our campus and discover what Putnam Pride is all about. Occupational Therapist 1•

Outpatient Purpose:

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients in an outpatient setting. This role involves performing therapy evaluations, developing treatment plans and goals, and applying interventions in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the profession, applicable state licensure regulations, and hospital policies and procedures. Population served is based on scope of services in the department. Potential for rotation to alternative rehabilitation settings may exist based on operational needs. Availability of a career ladder is site-specific. Any associated requirements can be found in the department's standard operating procedures. Essential Responsibilities 1. Conducts comprehensive therapy evaluations, collaborates with patients to develop individualized treatment plans, and establishes treatment goals to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes. 2. Applies evidence-based practices and adheres to AOTA guidelines to independently make clinical decisions within the scope of expertise, while seeking guidance when appropriate to ensure high-quality care and effective performance of duties. 3. Adheres to the regulatory guidelines for the provision of care, all applicable billing regulations and statutory guidelines 4. Delegates appropriate tasks to assistants, aides, and support personnel. Supervises students as assigned. 5. Collaborates with other disciplines to provide coordinated interdisciplinary patient care. 6. Coordinates care with the patient and will involve caregivers, as appropriate. 7. Participates in educational in-services, meetings, and performance improvement activities. 8. Completes all documentation within established time frames. 9. Provides care to special populations including Total Joint Replacement, Spine, and Stroke as per hospital protocols. 10. Maintains and models the organization's values. 11. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Masters Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

OT License for applicable state (NY or CT); temporary licensure may be considered at the discretion of departmental leadership. BLS certified

Working Conditions:

Manual:

significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:

Some occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment:

Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company:

Putnam Hospital Center Org Unit:

1277

Department:

Pt Satellite Katonah Exempt:

Yes Salary Range:

$41.00

• $76.

16 Hourly With strong heart s and open minds , we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!