The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III. The successful candidate will: • Have schedule flexibility and availability to offer Per Diem work support. • Work closely with other members of the health care team to devise and carry out specialized treatment programs aimed at enabling patients to return to their normal activities. • Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy service according to department standards of care. • Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals. • Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, as well as orthotic and prosthetic needs. • Submit all necessary paperwork, as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department policy and procedures. • Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions, home exercise programs, safety. fall prevention, and use of appropriate assistive devices(s). • Participate in departmental in-services. • Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides. • Work in dynamic work environment across multiple settings. • Assist with quality assurance and inventory control efforts. • Be a team player and a role model for other staff members. • Model the organization's WE CARE values in interactions. Required Qualifications • New York State OTR/L licensure; • or license eligible; must pass exam within one year. Recent graduates will be strongly considered. Preferred Qualifications • Master of Science OTR/L Degree from an AOTA accredited program. • One year of related experience.