New York, New York
Day Flex (United States of America)
Step into the compassionate world of NewYork-Presbyterian, where patients turn to for occupational therapy of the highest caliber. As part of our tight-knit team, you’ll have the opportunity to help patients gain functional independence and live fulfilling lives, while continuously moving forward in your career. Join us in building on our success as one of New York best hospitals.
Seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 year’s working experience in an acute care pediatric children’s hospital setting. The ideal candidate will join a team of MDs, RNs, PTs, SLPs, TR, and SW with a strong interdisciplinary approach to treat a caseload of predominantly inpatient care for post-op, orthopedic, neurologic, ICU, oncologic and medicine patients. In this role, the Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan, and provide treatment programs for patients, and deliver skilled intervention using a variety of techniques appropriate for achieving the identified goals. You'll have the opportunity to work in pediatric acute care. Work with a dynamic, experienced staff, caring for a diverse population.
The shift for this per diem position is 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The appropriate candidate will have the flexibility to work weekdays and some weekends/holidays.
Preferred:
Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification.
AOTA Membership.
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
New York State Occupational Therapy License.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Minimum of one year of hospital-based pediatric acute care experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist.
Demonstrates competency in clinical skills consistent with the level of education, training, and experience.
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range:
$73.50/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we put patients first. It’s the kind of work that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a steady spirit of professionalism. And it’s a unique opportunity for you to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in health care, while building on our success as one of the nation’s best hospitals.
A career here is one that helps improve the lives of countless human beings throughout the world. From preventive, inpatient and ambulatory care, to technology management and beyond, all of our work is essential to the delivery of top-notch care.
Representing a wide range of fields, our talented employees collaborate across several facilities within our network, including:
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York
• NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
• NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health
No matter where you work within our organization, you’ll enjoy inspirational and supportive leaders, the latest in technology, and a benefits package that fosters true work-life balance. These are just some of the many reasons why employee engagement and patient satisfaction are at all-time highs within our hospital. Explore our life-changing careers today, and discover the promising future ahead.
