Per Diem Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics) | NYP-MSCH | Day Shift 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Occupational Therapist Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)No nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$73.50/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day Flex (United States of America)

Description

  • Life-Changing Patient Care and Caring
  • Occupational Therapists Are Where Amazing Works
  • Per Diem Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
  • Day Shift / 8 am - 4 pm
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • Morgan Stanley Children Hospital
  • 3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032

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.

Join us in building on our success as one of the best hospitals in New York (U. S. News & World Report). Evaluate, plan, and provide occupational therapy treatment programs for pediatric patients whose injury, disease, or loss of body part interferes with daily functioning. Provide skilled intervention using a variety of techniques that are appropriate to achieve identified goals.

In this role, you will cover pediatric orthopedics, neuro, trauma, ICU, and general medicine/surgery floors, with the potential to treat outpatients.

The shift for this per diem position is 8 a. m. - 4 p. m., with schedules for both weekdays and weekends, with the possibility of holiday coverage. Minimum of 2 days (15 hours) per month, and 1 weekend shift per quarter.

  • Preferred Crite ria
  • 2 years of pediatrics experience in hospital-based inpatient OT and outpatient settings
  • Master’s Degree
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification
  • AOTA Membership.
  • Required Criteria
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • New York State Occupational Therapy License.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate pediatric patients whose conditions affect daily functioning, and plan and provide occupational therapy treatment programs. Deliver skilled interventions across pediatric orthopedics, neurology, trauma, intensive care, and general medicine and surgery, with possible outpatient coverage.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, a New York State occupational therapy license, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification are required, along with clinical competency appropriate to the candidate's education, training, and experience. Preferred qualifications include two years of hospital-based pediatric inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy experience, a master's degree, NBCOT certification, and AOTA membership.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningTherapeutic InterventionTrauma CareInpatient CareOutpatient CareActivities Of Daily Living

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% 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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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.