Occupational Therapist (Pediatric Experience Required)

About the role

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. The position is available at the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Provides independent and professional OT services through evaluation and treatment of functional and developmental skills.
• Aims to achieve maximal physical and cognitive functioning in a patient’s daily life tasks and as part of their total medical care.
• Conducts education and training of patient, family and related disciplines.
• Demonstrates evolving knowledge, competence and skill in pediatric occupational therapy evaluation and treatment skills.
• Continuously reviews therapist-patient relationships, procedures, and progress to ensure a high standard of treatment.
• Demonstrates insight and flexibility to modify schedule in order to accommodate hospital and departmental needs.
• Receives and provides feedback professionally.
• Effectively participates in training and supervision of level I & II students, OT aides, and volunteers.
• Selects relevant information and presents professionally at meetings.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental and hospital policies for content and timeliness.
• Maintains productivity standards set by the hospital and department.

Requirements

• Pediatric or physical disability experience preferred.
• Will consider new graduates.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License.
• The ability to lift, carry and balance patients from light to heavy weight.
• The need to visually and auditorily monitor patients’ status.
• The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in the English language and use a computer.
• Access to transportation to/from school sites/outsourcing contracts.

Qualifications

• Competitive Salary
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Retail Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies
• Safe Work Environment

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Retail Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies
• Safe Work Environment

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on departmental needs.

Pay

USD $103,518.00 - USD $112,535.00 /Yr.