Occupational Therapist – Per Diem – Neonatal/Pediatrics - Cornell Campus

NewYork-Presbyterian; United States; Vor Ort; USD 84.000 - 119.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Neonatal/Pediatrics NICU in a per diems role at the Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns. This position supports fragile infants and families with a patient-centered, multidisciplinary team approach.

The role emphasizes NICU specialization, NBCOT certification, and a flexible schedule with on-site care. On-site work is required with compensation reflecting market rates for NICU OT roles.

Qualifikationen

• 2 years NICU experience.
• Certified Neonatal Therapist.
• Pediatric ICU and early mobilization experience.
• NBCOT certification required.
• BS degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and treat NICU infants with diverse neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for infants <1500g at birth.
• Provide individualized therapeutic interventions to optimize development and prevent sequelae.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; per-diem schedule with weekday focus and occasional weekends/holidays.

Kenntnisse

NICU experience

Certified Neonatal Therapist

Pediatric ICU experience

Early mobilization experience

NBCOT certification

BS degree in Occupational Therapy

Ausbildung

BS degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

BCLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

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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