Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) (30330)
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Salary Range: $65.00 /hr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Metropolitan - New York, NY 10029Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $65.00 - $65.00 HourlyJob Shift:.003Job Category: Occupational TherapyPhysician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.
Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment.
We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.
The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect.
Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States.
Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Opportunity Details: Performs appropriate treatment involving therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other modalities.
Keeps accurate records of patient evaluations, progress, recommendations, and goals. Attends rounds and clinics appropriate to area assignment. Keeps daily attendance record of patients.
Educates patient and/or family regarding the occupational therapy aspects of diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis in an appropriate manner.
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Licensed or eligible for licensure in New York State Per Diem rate = $65* per hour Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community.
PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.
Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City. Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.
All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.
To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page. *Hourly Rate Disclosure Information: The hourly rate listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The hourly rate applies specifically to the position being advertised.
Key Responsibilities
Perform therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other modalities to treat patients. Maintain accurate records of evaluations and goals while educating patients and families on treatment plans.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Requires a valid license or eligibility for licensure in New York State.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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