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Per Diem - Occupational Therapist - Hand Certified (FGP) - Brooklyn Heights -Orthopedic/Neurology

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.14-$62.35/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people.

An integral part of NYU Langone Health [http://nyulangone.org], the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. 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.

For more information, go to med.nyu.edu [http://med.nyu.edu/], and interact with us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyulangonehealth/?viewAsMember=true], Glassdoor [https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/NYU-Langone-Health-Reviews-E121521.htm], Indeed [https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nyu-Langone-Health/reviews], Facebook [https://facebook.com/NYUSchoolofMedicine], Twitter [https://twitter.com/nyuschoolofmed] and Instagram [https://instagram.com/nyuschoolofmed].

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Therapist, Occupational - Hand Certified..

In this role, the successful candidate provides appropriate therapy to help patients improve their ability to perform activities of daily living and to achieve optimal level of self-care and productivity. Uses clinical expertise to plan the delivery of safe, therapeutic, and age appropriate care through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention.

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Performs an objective functional evaluation including appropriate tests and measures and establishes a plan of care with measurable goals.
  • Implements appropriate interventions treatment as indicated by the patient's functional status, diagnosis, and age in conjunction with the plan of care.
  • Maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation reflecting the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, education and interventions.
  • Interacts and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals. Provides on-site clinical supervision to Occupational Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
  • Evaluates patient progress toward functional goals, and will modify the the plan of care accordingly.
  • Provides patient, family, and clinician education regarding the patient's functional status and plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy (Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) approved OT program). Minimum 3 year experience in Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) rehabilitation setting.

Current and valid NYS Occupational Therapy license and registration or limited permit. Current CHT certification within 1 year of hire. Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association - Outpatient facility only. Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills. Basic computer skills..

Required Licenses: Hand Therapy Cert, Occup Therapist License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) approved OT program). 3+ years in outpatient, certified hand therapist or experiencing making splints, experience preferred with orthopedic and neurological patients.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.

The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.

Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf].

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $36.14 - $62.35 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides therapeutic care to help patients improve their daily living activities and self-care productivity. They are responsible for performing functional evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid NYS license or limited permit. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a hospital or orthopedic setting is required, along with current BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationSplintingPatient educationBLS certificationFunctional assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem - Occupational Therapist - Hand Certified (FGP) - Brooklyn Heights -Orthopedic/Neurology at NYU Langone Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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