Orthopedic OT - Upper-Extremity Rehab Specialist (Per Diem)

Always Compassionate Home Care; Village of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible per diem scheduling

Supportive clinical environment

Job summary

Always Compassionate Health in Nassau County, Long Island, seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to lead upper-extremity rehabilitation and custom splint fabrication. The position is per diem, 1099 independent contractor, with strong emphasis on patient-centered care and collaborative practice.

Ideal candidates have NYS OT licensure, experience in fracture/post-operative rehab, and a background in custom splinting.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Occupational Therapist license required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in OT; master's preferred.
• Experience in upper extremity rehabilitation and post-operative care.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for upper-extremity conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide interventions to improve strength, ROM, dexterity, and functional performance.
• Fabricate, fit, and modify custom splints and orthoses.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans; educate on exercises and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams; maintain compliant documentation.

Skills

Upper extremity rehabilitation

Orthopedic occupational therapy

Post-operative care

Custom splint fabrication

Splint modification

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

New York State OT license

Job description

Always Compassionate Health in Nassau County, Long Island, seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to lead upper-extremity rehabilitation and custom splint fabrication. The position is per diem, 1099 independent contractor, with strong emphasis on patient-centered care and collaborative practice.

Ideal candidates have NYS OT licensure, experience in fracture/post-operative rehab, and a background in custom splinting.