Geriatric Home Health OT - Per Diem

OUTREACH Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per-visit pay

Paid sick leave

Onboarding & mentorship

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

OUTREACH Rehabilitation is seeking Occupational Therapists to evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients in home and community settings across NYC and NJ. The role emphasizes safety, independence, cognition, functional mobility, ADLs/IADLs, and quality of life, with interdisciplinary collaboration.

We value autonomy, flexibility, and professional growth, offering onboarding, mentorship, and strong clinical support within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active New York OT license.
• 1 year of experience working with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments.
• Assess home environments for safety concerns, environmental barriers, and fall risks.
• Address underlying impairments impacting ADLs and IADLs.
• Perform cognitive, perceptual, and visual assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on home programs and safety strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members.
• Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Active NY OT License

Job description

OUTREACH Rehabilitation is seeking Occupational Therapists to evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients in home and community settings across NYC and NJ. The role emphasizes safety, independence, cognition, functional mobility, ADLs/IADLs, and quality of life, with interdisciplinary collaboration.

We value autonomy, flexibility, and professional growth, offering onboarding, mentorship, and strong clinical support within a collaborative team.