Home Care Occupational Therapist- Full Time (Central Suffolk County)

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

CEU opportunities

$1,500 certification stipend

Flexible scheduling

Mentorship

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy in New York is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our Homecare team. If you’re passionate about helping patients regain independence in their homes, we want to hear from you!

As an OT, you will evaluate, treat, and document therapy plans for geriatric patients, travel within your geographic area, and mentor patients and caregivers on therapy techniques. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with match, tuition

Qualifications

• Licensed OT with NY credentialing.
• Experience in home health settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area.
• Provide 1:1 treatment.
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans per physician orders.
• Deliver care aligned with standards and plan of care.
• Educate caregivers on therapy techniques.
• Plan and carry out OT programs to maintain or improve function.
• Perform initial exams and document findings.
• Provide timely documentation for each visit.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust as needed.
• Treat geriatric patients.

Skills

Home health experience

Travel to patients' homes

Strong communication

Documentation & compliance

Education

Licensed OT in NY

Job description

Company Description Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Company Description Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our growing Homecare team. If you’re passionate about helping patients regain independence in their homes, we want to hear from you!

Middle Island & surounding towns | $85k–$95k | Homecare

What You’ll Do

• Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
• Provide 1:1 treatment
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
• Deliver care that aligns with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care
• Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques
• Plan, and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Must be willing to treat geriatric patients.

What We Offer!

• Competitive salary: $85k–$95k + generous PTO
• Medical, dental, life & LTD insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement & CEU opportunities
• $1,500 annual stipend for specialty certifications (Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS, WCS)
• Flexible scheduling – see patients any 7 days/week, with preference in your primary area
• Supportive mentorship for documentation and compliance

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist Program Graduate
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
• Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
• Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
• Strong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, phone, etc.

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$95,000.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.