Occupational Therapist III - Hourly/Per Diem

SUNY Downstate

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 83,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Occupational Therapist III for hourly/per diem work. The successful candidate will provide skilled OT services across multiple settings, with schedule flexibility and collaboration with the health care team.

Applicants must hold NY OTR/L licensure (or license eligible with exam within one year). Preferred MS OTR/L from an AOTA program and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

  • New York State OTR/L licensure; or license eligible; must pass exam within one year. Recent graduates will be strongly considered.
  • Preferred: Master of Science OTR/L Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
  • Preferred: One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services across multiple settings.
  • Devise and carry out treatment programs to restore daily activities.
  • Establish treatment goals and plans of care to meet them.
  • Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, orthotic and prosthetic needs.
  • Complete paperwork, EMR entries, and daily billing per department policy.

Skills

OTR/L licensure
License eligible
Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist III - Hourly/Per Diem

Brooklyn, NY, United States


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About Us

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.


Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH Occupational Therapist III. The successful candidate will:



  • Have schedule flexibility and availability to offer Per Diem work support.

  • Work closely with other members of the health care team to devise and carry out specialized treatment programs aimed at enabling patients to return to their normal activities.

  • Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled occupational therapy service according to department standards of care.

  • Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals.

  • Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, as well as orthotic and prosthetic needs.

  • Submit all necessary paperwork, as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department policy and procedures.

  • Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions, home exercise programs, safety. fall prevention, and use of appropriate assistive devices(s).

  • Provide supervision and guidance for COTA and Rehab aides.

  • Work in dynamic work environment across multiple settings.

  • Assist with quality assurance and inventory control efforts.

  • Be a team player and a role model for other staff members.

  • Model the organization's WE CARE values in interactions.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications



  • New York State OTR/L licensure;

  • or license eligible; must pass exam within one year. Recent graduates will be strongly considered.


Preferred Qualifications



  • Master of Science OTR/L Degree from an AOTA accredited program.

  • One year of related experience.


SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.


If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources atada@downstate.edu.


Job Info


  • Job Schedule Part time

  • Job Shift Day

  • Posting Date 07/13/2026, 06:00 AM

  • Job Identification 496190

  • Grade NSSL2 - 08

  • Union Name UUP

  • Minimum Base Salary 55

  • Maximum Base Salary 60

  • Other Job Title Occupational Therapist III - Hourly/Per Diem

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