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Certified Hand Therapist - CHT - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Dec 2025
💰 $147,000/yr

About the role

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Shift:

Day Flex (United States of America)

Description:

Life-Changing Patient Care

At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, our Occupational Therapists use advanced technology and best-practice techniques to restore and maximize patient mobility. The mission of the Rehabilitation Medicine Department is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based clinical care through interdisciplinary teamwork to impact our patients and the community through highly engaged, skilled and empathetic team. Now, you could have the opportunity to join us.

Certified Hand Therapist - CHT - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem

As a Certified Hand Therapist in the Occupational Therapy Department at NYP, you will provide high-quality care as you communicate with physicians, referring providers, multidisciplinary staff, and administrative personnel. We provide one-on-one therapies that are tailored to meet the individual needs of our patients.  The Certified Hand Therapist will provide patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within their capabilities.

This is a Wed and Friday days - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm shift. This position is located at NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. 

Preferred Criteria:

  • Master’s degree in occupational therapy
  • National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Required Criteria:

  • Certified Hand Therapist
  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy
  • New York State Occupational Therapy licensure
  • At least 1 year of clinical Occupational Therapy and Hand Therapy experience
  • Strong background in treating a wide range of upper extremity diagnoses, including post-surgical trauma, orthopedic, and rheumatologic disorders.
  • Must be proficient in splinting.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification required.

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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  • 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
  • “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$73.50/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.

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