Staff Occupational Therapist (Lymphedema Focus) | CUIMC Campus | Full-Time | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist (Lymphedema Focus) for a full-time day shift at Milstein Hospital in New York, NY. The OT will evaluate and plan treatment programs, provide skilled interventions, and support patients in regaining functional independence.

The role requires licensure in NY, NBCOT certification, and may include weekend coverage per PHOTA contract. Join a renowned healthcare system committed to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• New York State Occupational Therapy License - must be obtained within one year of hire
• Limited Permit as per New York State Act for Occupational Therapists
• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (preferred)
• NBCOT Certification (preferred)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and provide treatment programs for patients.
• Provide skilled intervention using techniques that are appropriate to achieving identified goals.
• Work in adult acute care across units including orthopedics, neurology/neurosurgery, medicine, cardiac, ICU, and oncology.
• Deliver OT services at Milstein Hospital (177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

New York State Occupational Therapy License

Limited Permit as per New York State Act for Occupational Therapists

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day Flex (United States of America)

Description

Life-Changing Patient Care Occupational Therapists Make It Possible Staff Occupational Therapist (Lymphedema Focus) / Full-Time NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Milstein Building) Day Shift / 8 am – 4 pm / Tuesday - Saturday Step into the compassionate world of NewYork-Presbyterian, where patients turn to for occupational therapy of the highest caliber. As part of our tight-knit team, you’ll have the opportunity to help patients gain functional independence and live fulfilling lives, while continuously moving forward in your career. In this role, the Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan and provide treatment programs for patients whose injury, disease, or loss of body part interferes with daily functioning. Provide skilled intervention using a variety of techniques that are appropriate to achieving the identified goals. You'll have the opportunity to work in adult acute care. Work with a dynamic, experienced staff, caring for a diverse population. This position will provide OT services at Milstein Hospital (177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032). The services are provided for inpatient orthopedics, neurology/neurosurgery, medicine, cardiac, ICU, and oncology areas. This is a full-time position for dayshift, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, with additional Sundays and holidays as per PHOTA contract.

Preferred Criteria

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
• AOTA Membership
• Two years of working experience in a hospital-based acute care setting
• Experience with post-surgical spine, stroke, and medical/surgical populations

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• New York State Occupational Therapy License - must be obtained within one year of hire
• Limited Permit as per New York State Act for Occupational Therapists
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills consistent with the level of education, training, and experience

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.

Awards

• 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma – Glassdoor
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• 2026 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
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• 2026 America’s Dream Employers – Forbes
• 2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community – Newsweek
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• 2025 Best Employers for Women – Forbes
• 2025 Companies that Care – People
• 2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary

Salary Range: $55.58-$65.84/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. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.