Occupational Therapist - Per Diem /Outpatient at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

90.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Stroke Care, Neurological Recovery, Acute Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, ADL Training, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Discharge Planning, Clinical Documentation, Neuro Re-education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, a designated Primary Stroke Center, is seeking a motivated and clinically strong Occupational Therapist to support and help grow our neuro-rehabilitation services. This role is ideal for an OT with a passion for stroke care, neurological recovery, and interdisciplinary collaboration in an acute care hospital setting. * Perform comprehensive OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for acute care patients, with a focus on stroke, neuro, and medically complex cases * Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions addressing: * ADLs and IADLs * Upper extremity function * Cognitive, perceptual, and visual deficits * Neuro re-education and functional recovery * Collaborate closely with Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, Physicians, and Case Management to support coordinated, patient-centered care * Participate in discharge planning, including recommendations for post-acute services and durable medical equipment * Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in compliance with hospital, state, and payer requirements * Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and growth of a high-quality neuro OT program * Adhere to all regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards, including Joint Commission requirements * Maintain patient safety and professional standards in a fast-paced acute care environment Position Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program * This position requires a Master degree, OTR * Current New York State Occupational Therapy license (or eligibility) * NBCOT certification * Experience or strong interest in acute care and/or neuro rehabilitation, particularly stroke * Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills * Ability to work independently while collaborating within an interdisciplinary team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Prior experience in a Primary Stroke Center or acute care hospital * Neuro-focused clinical experience (stroke, TBI, neurological disorders) * Interest in program development, quality improvement, and service growth * Flexibility to support variable schedules as needed (per diem role) WHY WYCKOFF HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER * Primary Stroke Center serving a diverse Brooklyn community * Collaborative, interdisciplinary rehabilitation team * Opportunity to help shape and grow neuro rehabilitation services * Academic and teaching hospital environment * Leadership committed to quality, safety, and patient-centered care Non-Union Day/Shift: Varies Hourly Rate: $90.00 #WyckoffHP

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and deliver skilled interventions for acute care patients, focusing on stroke and neurological recovery. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient-centered care and support the growth of the neuro-rehabilitation program.