Per Diem - Occupational Therapist - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital *Weekends, Holidays, Weekdays As Needed*

This Orthopedic Surgery position at NYU Langone Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $65000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in New York, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy Evaluation, Patient Rehabilitation, Clinical Decision-making, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation, Fieldwork Supervision, Treatment Planning, Interpersonal Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patient needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed treatment plans. They must maintain productivity standards, complete thorough clinical documentation, and supervise fieldwork students.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Wellness Program, Time-off Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.