Senior Occupational Therapist - Breast and Imaging Center (BAIC)

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Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. 

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Job Description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist at its cancer treatment centers in New York City to join our growing team! Our New York City facilities offer the highest standards of comprehensive cancer care in an environment designed to meet the unique needs of cancer patients and their families

MSK is seeking to hire a full time, licensed Occupational Therapist to join our outstanding team of rehabilitation professionals. At MSK, we offer world class training within our rehabilitation service focusing on opportunities to develop innovative, therapeutic programs for a diverse patient population. Our highly talented team assists patients throughout their continuum of care focusing on improved quality of life, overall function and independent management as needed. We are looking for an individual passionate about patient-centered treatment, teamwork, and best practice which results in an exceptional patient experience. Attention to detail, dedication to individualized care, and participation in a team approach is what MSK therapists provide with each interaction. Occupational therapy experience in an adult outpatient setting is desired. Lymphedema certification and/or experience treating lymphedema preferred.

You will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and reassessments of rehabilitative needs. Based on assessment findings, develop individualized patient goals and treatment plans.
• Provide highly skilled occupational therapy to adult patients in an oncology setting utilizing evidenced-based therapeutic interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members, including the patient and their family, to ensure the highest level of clinical services are provided and experienced throughout the entire episode of care.
• Participate in mentorship through various teaching and learning opportunities.
• Engage in projects and activities to advance professional development and that support and advance institutional and departmental mission and goals.
• Provide coverage if needed at neighboring MSK Rehab locations.

You are:

• Flexible with strong time management/organizational skills
• Effective in verbal and written communication including computer skills
• Detail and team oriented
• Invested in mentorship both in learning and sharing of clinical knowledge

You have:

• New York State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice as a licensed OT
• Outpatient, oncology, and/or lymphedema experience strongly preferred.

Hours vary between 8:00a-6:00p, Monday- Friday (subject to change).

Position may rotate and/or cover patient care throughout our Manhattan locations.

Please include a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Pay Range $45.54-$72.93

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