Occupational Therapist – Homecare – Full Time (Eastern Suffolk County)

US Physical Therapy; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life & LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement & CEUs

Certification stipend $1,500/year

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Riverhead, NY is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our Homecare team. You will provide 1:1 therapy in patients' homes, evaluate and plan individualized treatment, and educate families on proper therapy techniques.

This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with scheduling flexibility to cover a wide geographic area. Must be a licensed OT in NY or eligible, with strong communication skills and willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in NY or eligible.
• OT program graduate with licensure or eligibility.
• Experience in home health is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients within your designated geographic area.
• Provide one-to-one therapy sessions.
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on orders and needs.
• Deliver care that aligns with standards, policies, and the prescribed plan of care.
• Educate family members and caregivers on therapy techniques.
• Plan and carry out OT programs to maintain or improve function and relieve pain.
• Perform initial exam and determine diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Document visits timely and accurately.
• Adjust treatments based on patient progress to maximize benefit.
• Willing to treat geriatric patients.

Skills

Licensed OT skills

Home health experience

Strong communication

Travel to patients' homes

Education

OT program graduate

Licensed OT in NY or eligible

Job 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.

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking aFull-Time Occupational Therapistto join our growingHomecare team. If you’re passionate about helping patients regain independence in their homes, we want to hear from you!

Riverhead & surrounding towns | $90k–$100k | 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+ 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

• 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.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$100,000.00. 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.