T.H. Associate Director of Occupational Therapy (SL5)

This title is in the unclassified service and in the SUNY Professional Services Negotiating Unit.

As a family, Occupational Therapists 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.

• Responsible for the overall direction of the Hospital Occupational Therapy Program;
• develops program plans and fosters departmental growth;
• responsible for all aspects of patient care and management in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and the quality assurance program.
• Responsible for the department's educational program and the orientation and training of all medical staff and students as needed in regard to Occupational Therapy.
• Represents the department internally and externally and interacts with medical staff regarding patient needs;
• develops department policies and procedures and oversees record keeping and inventory control programs.
• Prepares budgets; plans, organizes, supervises and directs all staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS in Occupational Therapy and NYS license. Five years experience to include one year in a supervisory/administrative capacity.

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