Occupational Therapist – Per Diem – Neonatal/Pediatrics - Cornell Campus
NewYork-Presbyterian
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- Pay
- $73
- an hour
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Per diem
- Posted
- Oct 20
- 2 days ago
Career path
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About the company
NewYork-Presbyterian
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Evaluate and treat infants in the NICU
- Complete developmental assessments and treatment plans on infants <1500g (or <32 weeks GA) at birth
- Proceed with individualized therapeutic intervention based on treatment plan
- Optimize development and facilitate the prevention of adverse sequelae
What you need
- BS degree in Occupational Therapy
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Specialized NICU training
- 2 years NICU experience (preferred)
- Certified Neonatal therapist (preferred)
- Pediatric ICU and early mobilization experience (preferred)
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment (preferred)
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a professional certificate
Key skills
Specialized NICU trainingBasic Cardiac Life SupportNBCOT CertificationCertified Neonatal therapistPediatric ICUearly mobilization
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Perks
- comprehensive benefits
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Location
New York, New York
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Description:
Occupational Therapist – Per Diem – Neonatal/Pediatrics - Cornell Campus
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, 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
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