Staff Occupational Therapist (Lymphedema Focus) | CUIMC Campus | Full-Time | Day Shift

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55.58-$65.84/hr

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day Flex (United States of America)

Description

  • Life-Changing Patient Care
  • Occupational Therapists Make It Possible
  • Staff Occupational Therapist (Lymphedema Focus) / Full-Time
  • NewYork-Presbyterian
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Milstein Building)

Day Shift / 8 am – 4 pm / Tuesday - Saturday

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.

In this role, the Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan and provide treatment programs for 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 achieving the identified goals. You'll have the opportunity to work in adult acute care. Work with a dynamic, experienced staff, caring for a diverse population.

This position will provide OT services at Milstein Hospital (177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032). The services are provided for inpatient orthopedics, neurology/neurosurgery, medicine, cardiac, ICU, and oncology areas.

This is a full-time position for dayshift, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, with additional Sundays and holidays as per PHOTA contract.

  • Preferred Criteria
  • Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification.
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT).
  • AOTA Membership.
  • Two years of working experience in a hospital-based acute care setting.
  • Experience with post-surgical spine, stroke, and medical/surgical populations.
  • Required Criteria
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • New York State Occupational Therapy License - must be obtained within one year of hire.
  • Limited Permit as per New York State Act for Occupational Therapists.
  • 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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Salary Range

$55.58-$65.84/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

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs for patients with injuries or diseases affecting daily functioning. They will provide skilled interventions across various hospital departments including orthopedics, neurology, and oncology.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess or be eligible for a New York State license. Preferred qualifications include a Master's or Doctorate degree, NBCOT certification, and two years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Lymphedema therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningCardiac careICU care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (74 salary observations; 169 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,086 salary observations; 8,254 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 15 employers

11
<$105k
4
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$96k-$141k
#2

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,123 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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.

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About NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

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New York, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive base pay
Recognition for experience, education, and licensure