Independent Home-Based OT: Flexible Hours & Autonomy

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 and W-2 options to fit your work

Competitive salary

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for professional growth

Work in home and community-based only

Supportive and collaborative team

Focus on Patient Care – Quick EMR

Great work/life balance

Geographic area-focused patient visits

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking motivated Occupational Therapists for home-based care in the Long Beach area. This per diem role offers schedule flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships as you provide occupational therapy in patients’ homes and community settings.

Ideal candidates are NY-licensed or eligible, with a background in home health. Enjoy competitive pay per visit, supportive team environment, and the ability to build a caseload that fits your preferences

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist Program Graduate.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
• Mandatory Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
• 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.

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 skills

Education

Occupational Therapist Program Graduate

Licensed Occupational Therapist in NY or eligible

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking motivated Occupational Therapists for home-based care in the Long Beach area. This per diem role offers schedule flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships as you provide occupational therapy in patients’ homes and community settings.

Ideal candidates are NY-licensed or eligible, with a background in home health. Enjoy competitive pay per visit, supportive team environment, and the ability to build a caseload that fits your preferences