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Job Description

Senior OT Rehab Specialist- Crescent Occupational Therapy-Full Time-Evening-Mount Sinai Queens

The primary purpose of your job position is to establish and monitor therapeutic plans of care utilizing available support staff to maximize the delivery of therapeutic services with significant outcome in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

+ **Education:** Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree in PT/OT or a Masters Degree in SLP from an accredit college or university. Clinical knowledge obtained from an accredited PT, OT or SLP program

+ **Experience:** Working knowledge of PPS and Medicare guidelines, OBRA, OSHA and state regulatory agency requirements. Must be knowledgeable of PT, OT or SLP practice acts and procedures.

+ **License:** Must have a current State license in specific discipline.

Non-Bargaining Unit, Q1J - Crescent Occupational Therapy - MSQ, Mount Sinai Queens

Responsibilities

+ Evaluate, establish, implement, and monitor therapeutic plans of care.

+ Monitor and effectively document resident care and progress.

+ Design functional maintenance programs.

+ Complete all paperwork accurately and timely (weekly notes, billing grids, time sheets, etc.)

+ Supervise therapy assistants and rehab aides' performance and provide instructive input.

+ Determine staffing needs of the therapy department when necessary to meet the needs of the residents.

+ Provide educational inservices to residents, families, and facility personnel as appropriate.

+ Communicate effectively and regularly to interdisciplinary team regarding resident's status and discharge plans.

+ Meet with administration, medical and health services staff, and other facility departments regarding planning therapy services.

+ Assist in interpreting policies and procedures to staff, residents, and family members as necessary.

+ Maintain treatment records, resident files and progress notes as required.

+ Provide guidance and training for new and less experienced staff.

+ Assist in the recruitment and selection of competent OT, PT and SLP staff.

+ Demonstrate flexibility with treatment techniques and scheduling.

+ Participate in developing work schedules and assignments as required.

+ Interview resident to determine type of treatment needed and schedule therapy as ordered.

+ Brief resident of procedures involved in therapy and prepare necessary equipment.

+ Assist in transporting resident to and from therapy room/area.

+ Ensure all therapy notes are informative and descriptive of care provided and the resident's response to treatment.

+ Develop and implement procedures such that therapy supplies are used and distributed in an efficient manner to avoid waste.

+ Deliver therapeutic procedures in a resident's room, or on an outpatient basis. Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.

+ Recommend modifications or changes in the resident's therapy program based on own evaluation of progress.

+ Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.

+ Ensure that therapy area is maintained in a clean, tidy and safe manner.

+ Provide supervision of therapy assistants as required in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

+ Performs other related assignments as assigned.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72473 - $108709 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.