Occupational Therapist - Per Diem /Outpatient

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem /Outpatient

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, a designated Primary Stroke Center, is seeking a motivated and clinically strong Occupational Therapist to support and help grow our neuro-rehabilitation services. This role is ideal for an OT with a passion for stroke care, neurological recovery, and interdisciplinary collaboration in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for acute care patients, with a focus on stroke, neuro, and medically complex cases
• Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions addressing:
• ADLs and IADLs
• Upper extremity function
• Cognitive, perceptual, and visual deficits
• Neuro re-education and functional recovery
• Collaborate closely with Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, Physicians, and Case Management to support coordinated, patient-centered care
• Participate in discharge planning, including recommendations for post-acute services and durable medical equipment
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in compliance with hospital, state, and payer requirements
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and growth of a high-quality neuro OT program
• Adhere to all regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards, including Joint Commission requirements
• Maintain patient safety and professional standards in a fast-paced acute care environment

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Master degree, OTR
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy license (or eligibility)
• NBCOT certification
• Experience or strong interest in acute care and/or neuro rehabilitation, particularly stroke
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within an interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a Primary Stroke Center or acute care hospital
• Neuro-focused clinical experience (stroke, TBI, neurological disorders)
• Interest in program development, quality improvement, and service growth
• Flexibility to support variable schedules as needed (per diem role)

Why Wyckoff Heights Medical Center:

• Primary Stroke Center serving a diverse Brooklyn community
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Opportunity to help shape and grow neuro rehabilitation services
• Academic and teaching hospital environment
• Leadership committed to quality, safety, and patient-centered care

Non-Union

Day/Shift: Varies

Hourly Rate: $90.00

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Behaviors:

• Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education:

• Required : Masters or better

Licenses & Certifications:

• Required : Occup. Therapist

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