Occupational Therapy Hand Fellow

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Occupational Therapy Hand Fellow.

The NYU Langone Health Hand Therapy Fellowship program is a 12-month program that provides the fellow with an intensive and individualized experience in a defined area of clinical practice within the profession of occupational therapy.

The goal of the fellowship is to produce world-class clinicians aligned with Rusks vision to be a global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation creating a world of limitless accessibility.

As an integral member of the Rusk Rehabilitation clinical team, the fellow will provide direct and mentored patient care as assigned by the unit supervisor.

Upon completion of the fellowship, the fellow will have gained the knowledge and experience to be a competent advanced practitioner, and be qualified to sit for the Certified Hand Therapy Examination.

This program follows the guidelines and accreditation standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Job Responsibilities :

• Responsible for certain level of patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit Procedures. Demonstrates the ability to provide expected patient contact as indicated by productivity reports and patient contact analysis.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates appropriate professionalism during job performance.
• Adheres to all department procedure and polices.
• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Initial Assessment and Evaluation of Occupational Therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations. Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral / OT Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis.

Selects appropriate OT assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patients status for developing optimal treatment plan.

Demonstrates effective clinical decision-making and implements changes / adaptations to the OT Treatment Plan.

Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards. Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with PATIENT AND FAMILY.

Considers a variety of validated treatment approaches and rationales for achievement of patient goals. Selects appropriate technical aids / assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program / team treatment goals.

Assesses educational needs of patient, families, and implements a variety of methods for patient / family education and training during rehabilitation process.

Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement. Completes and plans all required documentation in medical chart as required by Department guidelines and JC / CARF requirements.

Clinical Documentation is through and completes using appropriate medical and clinical terminology.

Minimum Qualifications :

To qualify you must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Licensure in the State of New York. Applicants must have at least one year of work experience.

Good communication and interpersonal skills..

Required Licenses : Occupational Therapist License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications :

Master of Occupational Therapy or advanced degree and / or certification(s).

Clinical experience in hand therapy is beneficial but not required.

Demonstrates leadership qualities

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

NYU Langone Health 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.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.