Occupational Therapist – Per Diem – Neonatal/Pediatrics - Cornell Campus
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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
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.
From NewYork-Presbyterian's job posting, checked Oct 24, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About NewYork-Presbyterian
NewYork-Presbyterian is an academic health system affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia, with 10 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026), opens in a new tab) hospitals, nearly 350 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026), opens in a new tab) locations and 45,000 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026), opens in a new tab) employees and affiliated physicians in New York City and Westchester. Source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)
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