Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

About the role

We are seeking a Head Occupational Therapist for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and Acute Care Services at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The Head OT works under the direction of the Manager of Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, and Licensed Creative Arts Therapy, providing clinical and administrative supervision to Occupational Therapy services across the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and designated Acute Care programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Occupational Therapy services supporting patients across Transplant, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), and Medicine units.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support staff development and departmental initiatives.
• Evaluate and treat a partial caseload of patients.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to OT services across the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and designated Acute Care programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• New York State Occupational Therapy License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist.
• At least one year of experience in acute care.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills consistent with level of education, training, and experience.
• Competency to care for patients based upon the age group treated.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary Range $70.76-$81.01/Hourly.

Schedule

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., with weekends/holidays coverage.