Creative Arts Therapist NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital *P/T 17.5 hrs per week

NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases • New York, NY • 2h ago

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.Learn more aboutNYULangoneOrthopedic Hospital, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTubeandInstagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Creative Arts Therapist. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing creative arts therapy program for pediatric or adult patients in an assigned area under the general guidance of Supervisor or Director.Job Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned Plans, organizes, implements clinical programs for a designated unit. Ensures that the program is varied to meet the needs of the patients while meeting the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies. Takes steps to correct errors in the delivery of patient care either through direct action or communication to ensure patient safety and delivery. Varied programs in scope and addresses the psychological, cognitive, physical, social, and cultural needs of the patients. Modifies the program when necessary to assure as much independent function as possible. Assesses/re-assesses each patient and develop treatment plans compatible with physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs, interests, and capabilities through interviews and observations of patients and collaboration with other disciplines. Utilizes creative arts techniques to facilitate communication, understanding and coping. Provides, guides self expression experiences to help patients recover from and/or cope with physical, cognitive and psychosocial responses to illness/hospitalization. Instructs patients in the use of art and/or music resources and media. Assures completion of patient attendance sheets or alternative report and gives monthly statistics to the department office. Completes patient charting according to unit policies and procedures. Communicates effectively with other professionals, students,patients, and staff by participating in meetings/committees and preparing/updating required reports. Cooperates and communicates with all Medical Center staff patients, their families,and the general public in professional and effective manner. Maintains the confidentiality of all patient, hospital, and physician-related information. Attentive to others in order to respond appropriately, answer questions, or obtain needed information. Develops a therapeutic and supportive relationship with the patient; maintains an appropriate perspective between personal and professional affairs. Communicates needs and/or concerns to supervisor in a professional manner. Incorporates the family when appropriate in order to facilitate the patients care and healing. Provides consultation, education and support to families on the impact of environmental factors on the patients adaptation to hospitalization and treatment. Supports family bonds and utilizes family strength in the care of the patient/family member. Assists with the recruitment, training,and functional supervision of student

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