In-Home Occupational Therapist - Flexible Per Diem

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy; Selden (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 and W-2 options

Competitive salary

Longlasting Success

Opportunities for professional growth

Great work environment

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a motivated per diem Occupational Therapist to provide in-home care in Eastern Suffolk County, NY. All levels of experience are welcome, and mentorship is provided for documentation and compliance.

The role offers flexible scheduling, 1099 and W-2 options, competitive pay per visit, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team of clinicians.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in NY or eligible.
• OT program graduate.
• First Aid, AED, CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Travel to patients' homes

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist in NY

Occupational Therapist Program Graduate

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a motivated per diem Occupational Therapist to provide in-home care in Eastern Suffolk County, NY. All levels of experience are welcome, and mentorship is provided for documentation and compliance.

The role offers flexible scheduling, 1099 and W-2 options, competitive pay per visit, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team of clinicians.