Occupational Therapist (OT) - Riverhead

Always Compassionate Home Care; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Supportive team

Job summary

Always Compassionate Health, located in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY, seeks an Occupational Therapist focused on upper-extremity rehabilitation and custom splint fabrication. The role emphasizes independent practice within a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements include an active NY OT license, a bachelor’s (master’s preferred), and strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active NY OT license.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy; master’s degree preferred.
• CHT credential preferred or eligible to sit for exam.
• Strong splinting and custom orthotic fabrication skills.
• Minimum of one year OT experience.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat upper-extremity orthopedic conditions post-surgery or non-surgical.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve strength, mobility, function, and independence.
• Fabricate custom splints and orthotics for post-surgical or injuries.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Splinting/orthotics

Independent & collaborative work

Excellent clinical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in OT

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CHT credential

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Always Compassionate Health

Location: Suffolk County, Long Island, NY Position Types: Per Diem Compensation: 1099 Independent Contractor

Make a Difference With Always Compassionate Health

Are you a skilled Occupational Therapist passionate about helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life? Always Compassionate Health is seeking dedicated, patient-focused Occupational Therapists with experience in upper extremity rehabilitation, orthopedic conditions, and custom splint fabrication. We welcome qualified clinicians looking for rewarding opportunities, professional growth, and a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and treat post-surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions affecting the upper extremity.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve strength, mobility, function, and independence.
• Fabricate custom splints and orthotics for post-surgical conditions and non-operative injuries.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Occupational Therapist license required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program; master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred, or eligibility and plans to sit for the CHT examination in the near future.
• Strong splinting and custom orthotic fabrication skills.
• Minimum of one year of Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Additional relevant certifications are a plus.

Why Join Always Compassionate Health?

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
• A commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Equal Employment Opportunity Always Compassionate Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable law.

Always Compassionate Health provides the highest quality of community home-based services, combined with exceptional compassion and innovation to enhance each patient’s quality of life. By bringing together several of the top home health agencies in the state, we have become one of New York’s leading providers with strategically placed offices that serve thousands of clients every day.