Occupational Therapist, Per Diem Hospital/Inpatient
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$60.00 Hourly
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Job Description
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery.
We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. 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.
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Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Occupational Therapist, Per Diem Hospital/Inpatient.
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 an objective functional evaluation including appropriate tests and measures and establishes a plan of care with measurable goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Provides patient, family, and clinician education regarding the patient's functional status and plan of care.
- Evaluates patient progress toward functional goals, and will modify the the plan of care accordingly.
- 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.
- Maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation reflecting the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, education and interventions.
- Implements appropriate intervention/treatment as indicated by the patient's functional status, diagnosis, and age in conjunction with the plan of care.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, you must have a Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy (Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) approved NYS OT program). Current and valid NYS Occupational Therapy license and registration. Basic Life Support Certification. 1- 2 years Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic or Outpatient or Pediatric Rehabilitation setting. Communication (both written and oral), customer service, and critical thinking skills. Basic computer skills..
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree. Current and valid BLS or CPR certification Outpatient facility only. 1- 2 years Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) Rehabilitation setting.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island 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 Langone Hospital—Long Island 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 $60.00 - $60.00 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
Evaluate patients’ functional abilities, establish measurable goals and plans of care, and provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions to improve daily living, self-care, and productivity. Educate patients, families, and clinicians; monitor progress and adjust care plans; collaborate with the healthcare team; supervise support staff; and maintain timely, accurate documentation.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an ACOTE-approved New York State program, a current New York State occupational therapy license and registration, and Basic Life Support certification. Requires 1–2 years of experience in an inpatient hospital, orthopedic, outpatient, or pediatric rehabilitation setting, along with communication, customer service, critical-thinking, and basic computer skills; a master’s degree and current BLS or CPR certification are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% 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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