Assistant Head Occupational Therapy | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Weekends and Holidays Coverage

About the role

Assistant Head Occupational Therapist for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and Acute Care Services at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The role provides clinical and administrative supervision to Occupational Therapy services across the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and designated Acute Care programs, oversees OT services supporting patients in Transplant, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Medicine units, and includes a partial patient caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to Occupational Therapy staff.
• Oversee Occupational Therapy services across the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and designated Acute Care programs.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care for patients with complex medical, neurological, orthopedic, transplant, and oncology-related needs.
• Support staff development and departmental initiatives.
• Evaluate and treat a partial caseload of patients.
• Work under the direction of the Manager of Occupational Therapy, Head OT, Therapeutic Recreation, and Licensed Creative Arts Therapy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist, with at least one year in acute care.
• Demonstrated competency in clinical skills consistent with education, training, and experience.
• Ability to care for patients based on the age group treated.

Qualifications

• Preferred Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification.
• AOTA Membership.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Pay

Salary Range: $66.45 – $76.70 per hour.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with weekend and holiday coverage as needed.