Position: Occupational Therapist
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
St. Mary’s Hospital for Children is currently seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist to be responsible for the occupational therapy evaluation, planning, implementation, treatment and documentation of patient status for our In-patient program. The qualified applicant will assist the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures and tests as well as assist in the development and revision of the plan of care. This individual will also observe, record and report the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician and/or nursing and other staff involved. This person will be an integral part of the treatment team and instruct and advise the patient, family and other health team personnel in the exercise program designed to increase the patient’s strength and control as well as ensure that the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or demonstrates rationale for not doing so.
We recognize ability and reward excellence:
- Excellent individual/family benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) retirement plan
- And much more
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
M/F/D/V/SO
Position Requirements
- Minimum of one year of pediatric occupational therapy experience and/or pediatric affiliation; will consider a candidate who has successfully passed a pediatric affiliation and is currently pending completion of the NBCOT exam.
- Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association or successfully completed the educational requirements of occupational therapy.
- Licensed in the state of NY as an Occupational Therapist.
About Us
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is one of the nation’s premier providers of intensive rehabilitation and specialized care for children with special needs and life-limiting conditions. The largest pediatric post-acute care provider of its kind in the region, St. Mary’s treats 2,000 children each day through our hospital, Home Care and Community Programs in the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and beyond. Following hospitalizations for complications from premature birth, illness and injury, or when special services are needed, children and their families come to St. Mary’s to receive exceptional care, learn to manage their condition, and achieve a better quality of life.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
