Location

New York, New York

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Description:

Life-Changing Patient Care: 

Occupational Therapist – Per Diem – Neonatal/Pediatrics

Step into the compassionate world of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where patients turn to Occupational Therapists of the highest caliber.  As part of our tight-knit team, you’ll have the opportunity to provide outstanding, compassionate care to newborn babies in NewYork-Presbyterian’s Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns.

  

At the NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns, you’ll find a patient-focused, engaging, and supportive environment. The Neonatal Therapist, as part of a patient-centered multidisciplinary team, will strive to maximize developmental outcomes, support infant mental health, and facilitate family interaction. This role requires specialized NICU training to the optimization of each infant’s development at the earliest point in the lifespan.  

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Evaluation and treatment of infants in the NICU with a variety of diagnoses which may affect the following systems: family and psychosocial, neurodevelopment, neuromotor, neurobehavioral, musculoskeletal and sensory.

• In addition to problem-based referrals, complete developmental assessments and treatment plans on infants <1500g (or <32 weeks GA) at birth. Proceed with individualized therapeutic intervention based on treatment plan.

• Therapeutic interventions to optimize development and facilitate the prevention of adverse sequelae due to prematurity and/or iatrogenic problems associated with prolonged hospitalization.

This position is per-diem and days worked are flexible.  Ideally, seeking someone with weekday availability however will also provide intermittent support on weekends and holidays.

Preferred Criteria

• 2 years NICU experience

• Certified Neonatal therapist

• Pediatric ICU and early mobilization experience

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification

Required Criteria

• BS degree in Occupational Therapy

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$70.00/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.