Contracted In-Home Occupational Therapist

Jukebox Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Jukebox Health, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for in-home assessments and home modification planning in New York, NY. The role supports older adults and individuals with disabilities to live safely at home, with a tech-forward team and remote collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds an OT degree, an active license, and 2+ years of clinical experience, preferably in home health or aging-in-place. Travel to client homes is expected; compensation is on a monthly basis per evaluation.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• Active, unencumbered OT license.
• 2+ years of clinical OT experience.
• Experience in home health or aging-in-place is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and functional evaluations.
• Deliver evidence-based home modification recommendations.
• Educate on fall prevention and safe mobility techniques.
• Engage clients and families in collaborative care planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic system.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Fall prevention

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Contracted In-Home Occupational Therapist

New York, New York

At Jukebox Health, our mission is to empower everyone to live safer, healthier, more independent lives at home. We partner with health plans to make homes safer and more accessible for older adults and high-needs populations. We achieve this by combining technology with networks of clinicians, suppliers, and installers to deliver personalized home modifications and environmental supports nationwide. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs, Jukebox Health is a fast growing healthcare services company backed by top venture capital firms like Valtruis and The Home Depot.

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping older adults and individuals with disabilities thrive safely and independently at home. A successful candidate is highly empathetic, can juggle the needs of our clients, programs and business, and is eager to make a lasting impact. We’re a tech-first team so comfort working with new systems and tools will be an advantage. Also a huge plus if home modification work is part of your experience.

We’re recruiting now as we know it takes time to get credentialed with the plans we partner with so hope you’re equally excited to get ahead of things and get introduced to Jukebox!

Role Highlights

• Anticipated Start Date: Immediate


• Employment Type: Contracted, minimum of 10 hours of weekly availability


• Location: In-Home Visits

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and functional evaluations


• Deliver personalized, evidence-based recommendations for home modifications


• Educate clients and caregivers on fall prevention and safe mobility techniques


• Engage clients and families in collaborative care planning


• Work closely with our Director of Clinical Operations to share findings and support process improvement initiatives


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation through our electronic system

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program


• Active, unencumbered OT license


• 2+ years of clinical experience


• Experience in home health, aging in place, or disability services preferred


• Strong interpersonal and clinical reasoning skills


• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license


• Proficiency with technology and digital documentation


• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote team

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese, to conduct in-home assessments and communicate directly with members and caregivers a plus!

More About Compensation

• Contractors are paid on a monthly basis, within 2 weeks of the previous month’s end.


• We pay per completed evaluation - this includes:


• Travel to/from client’s home


• The evaluation itself


• Documentation


• If needed, we will pay additionally for extended travel - we will always discuss and approve ahead of time