Senior Occupational Therapist

   

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

 

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) seeks to hire a full-time Senior Occupational Therapist at a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This facility offers the highest standards of comprehensive cancer care in an environment designed to meet the unique needs of patients with cancer and their families.

At MSK, we offer world class training within our rehabilitation service focusing on opportunities to develop innovative, therapeutic programs for a diverse patient population. Our highly talented team assists patients throughout their continuum of care focusing on improved quality of life, overall function, and independent management as needed. We are looking for an individual passionate about patient-centered treatment, teamwork, and best practice which results in an exceptional patient experience. Attention to detail, dedication to individualized care, and participation in a team approach is what MSK therapists provide with each interaction.

Role Overview:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and reassessments of rehabilitative needs. Based on assessment findings, develop individualized patient goals and treatment plans.
• Provide highly skilled occupational therapy to patients utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members, including the patient and their family, to ensure the highest level of clinical services are provided and experienced throughout the entire episode of care.
• Participate in mentorship through various teaching and learning opportunities.
• Engage in projects and activities that support and advance institutional and departmental mission and goals.

Core Skills:

• Flexible with strong time management/organizational skills
• Effective in verbal and written communication including computer skills
• Detail and team oriented
• Invested in mentorship in both learning and sharing of knowledge

Qualifications:

• New York State Occupational Therapy license required
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required
• Minimum of 3 years clinical practice as a licensed OT required
• Acute care and/or oncology clinical experience strongly preferred
• Lymphedema and pediatric experience beneficial

Schedule: Hours vary between 6:30a-7:30p, including weekends (subject to change)

If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Jennifer Aquino-Lu by September 30, 2026.

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Pay Range: $47.54 - $76.10

 

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

 

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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