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Assistant Supervisor - Occupational Therapist - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital *F/T 35 hrs per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM*

NYU Langone Medical Center

New York, NYFull-time$85–146K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$85–146K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Occupational Therapy LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Assistant Supervisor - OT coordinates patient care, training programs, and research for a specialty area within Occupational Therapy, and assists with daily unit operations. The role includes implementing and monitoring treatment plans, supporting clinical education and quality assurance, and collaborating on performance improvement and research projects. The position requires a current New York State Occupational Therapy license, a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, and five years of licensed OT experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient Care CoordinationClinical SupervisionCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Qualifications

NYS Occupational Therapy LicenseBachelor's in Occupational Therapy5 Years Licensed OT Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job ID: 1166998_RR00124692

Facility: NYU Langone Medical Center

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Learn more about NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital (https://nyulangone.org/locations/nyu-langone-orthopedic-hospital) , and interact with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyulangonehealth/?viewAsMember=true) , Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/NYU-Langone-Health-Reviews-E121521.htm) , Indeed (https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nyu-Langone-Health/reviews) , Facebook (http://facebook.com/NYULangone) , X (http://x.com/nyulangone) , YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/nyulmc) and Instagram (http://instagram.com/nyulangone) .

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Supervisor - OT.

In this role, the successful candidate coordinates the patient care, training programs, and research endeavors for a specialty area of Occupational Therapy practice or program within the Occupational Therapy department. Assists in the oversight of daily operations of the unit as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Implements a occupational therapy plan designed to achieve goals established in patient-clinician partnership for each patient assigned independently: Selects appropriate treatment approaches to maximize patient potential. Skillfully applies treatment techniques during implementation of treatment plan. Observes patient responses to treatment and modifies treatment program according to tolerance. Establishes appropriate goals for the treatment of every patient individualizing the treatment program. Monitors treatment rendered by Staff Occupational Therapists and students.

  • Performs other assigned duties.

  • Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.

  • Demonstrate a leadership role in the development of specialized clinical expertise, communication, and teamwork.

  • Initiate and assist in the development of all related educational programs.

  • Instruct, through assignments, lectures and demonstration, students from occupational therapy and COTA programs who are training.

  • Work with representatives of colleges and universities around the New York Metropolitan area to recruit students from occupational therapy and COTA programs to the OIOC clinic.

  • Develops and assists in quality assurance projects, monitoring and reporting pertaining to occupational therapy practice.

  • Reviews policies and procedures pertaining to clinical practice.

  • Assist in developing policies and procedures pertaining to clinical practice.

  • Coordinates Occupational Therapy patient care rendered to both in and out patients in area of specialized clinical expertise. Education and training of all staff in areas of expertise to further enhance the departments clinical needs.

  • Develops material which will enhance the quality and scope of the care rendered to the patient, i.e. pamphlets, video tapes, home programs in collaboration with other members of the team. Develops resource material to be utilized by staff members, i.e., suggests journals for library, accesses research articles, etc.

  • Assist in the coordination of the student program and other clinical education programs with senior staff and other management.

  • To work in conjunction with staff and management on Performance Improvement and clinical research projects that will benefit the unit and/ or the department.

  • To identify new equipment that would facilitate programmatic growth and development. To assist with equipment and unit maintenance.

  • To assist in Case Management responsibilities as they pertain to the Occupational Therapy plan of care for any clients within the unit. To work in collaboration with other unit team members as needed.

  • Practice evidence based care and keeps up to date with clinical research findings and best clinical practices.

  • Establishes and performs appropriate treatment plans and delineate goals in partnership with the patient.

  • Performs tests and evaluations as appropriate, with data analysis and report writing.

  • Performs worksite ergonomic evaluations as appropriate.

  • Supervises temporary OT, COTA, students and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a NYS Occupational Therapy license with valid, current registration. Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Five (5) years as a licensed Occupational Therapist with progressive responsibilities and development in a specific clinical area. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Licenses: Occupational Therapist License-NYS

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $84,577.93 - $145,897.01 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/290/2017/04/pay-transp\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

How this job compares

Set against the 5,049 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–146K/yr
  • New York median$80–94K/yr109 salary ranges
  • US median$85–118K/yr997 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $115K, is 36% above the New York median midpoint ($85K) — in the top quarter of Occupational Therapist salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 338 open Occupational Therapist jobs in New York and 5,049 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 1,380 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,981 of the 5,049 open Occupational Therapist jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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