Per Diem Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Cayuga Medical Center; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist for Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. You will perform comprehensive chart reviews, determine OT appropriateness, and develop person-centered plans of care with evidence-based approaches.

Role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, clear patient education, and safe handling practices. Requires NYS OT license, CPR/BLS, and completion of mandatory safety trainings; shifts vary within 7am–6pm hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current NYS Occupational Therapy License and CPR/BLS certification.
• Must complete yearly mandatory safety trainings and e-learning courses.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Decision-Making: reviews charts to determine OT appropriateness and plans care.
• Communication: educates patient and family, communicates needs to interdisciplinary team.
• Safety: identifies contraindications and ensures safe patient handling.
• Patient Management: progresses interventions and documents clinical decisions.
• Discharge Planning: assesses context to determine discharge needs and equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Cayuga Health is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist for Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. You will perform comprehensive chart reviews, determine OT appropriateness, and develop person-centered plans of care with evidence-based approaches.

Role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, clear patient education, and safe handling practices. Requires NYS OT license, CPR/BLS, and completion of mandatory safety trainings; shifts vary within 7am–6pm hours.