Part time OT/Hand Therapist

HAND IN HAND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OF LONG ISLAND; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Job summary

HAND IN HAND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OF LONG ISLAND in Hauppauge, NY, is seeking a part-time OT/Hand Therapist for on-site care. The role involves evaluating and treating clients with hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder and cervical conditions, and creating individualized treatment plans.

You will fabricate or adjust orthoses, document care, and collaborate with a small team while educating patients and families on home exercise programs and injury prevention.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice occupational therapy in New York (OTR/L).
• Experience or strong interest in hand therapy and upper-extremity rehabilitation; CHT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat clients with hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder and cervical conditions.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Fabricate or adjust custom orthoses/splints.
• Document care in accordance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with referring providers, caregivers, and other team members.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, injury prevention and adaptive techniques.
• Contribute to a patient-centered environment and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Hand therapy

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Manual therapy

Splint fabrication

Patient education

EMR documentation

Time management

Education

New York State OT license (OTR/L)

NBCOT certification (preferred)

Job description

Company Description

HAND IN HAND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OF LONG ISLAND is a therapist-owned private practice in Hauppauge, New York, specializing in adult and pediatric occupational therapy. The team includes certified hand specialists who provide advanced, evidence-based care for a wide range of upper extremity and cervical conditions. The practice is known for its personalized, family-centered approach, offering dedicated one-on-one sessions from start to finish. Blending traditional and innovative treatments, the team focuses on helping individuals return to meaningful daily activities. Core values of excellence, compassionate care, integrity, and respect shape every aspect of the patient experience.

Role Description

This is a part-time, on-site OT/Hand Therapist role based in Hauppauge, NY. The OT/Hand Therapist will evaluate and treat clients with hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and cervical conditions, using evidence-based interventions to improve function, reduce pain, and promote independence. Responsibilities include developing and updating individualized treatment plans, fabricating or adjusting custom orthoses/splints, documenting care in accordance with professional and regulatory standards, and collaborating with referring providers, caregivers, and other team members. The role also involves educating patients and families on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and adaptive techniques. The therapist will contribute to a supportive, patient-centered environment and participate in case discussions and quality improvement efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Occupational Therapy license (OTR/L) in good standing; NBCOT certification preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in hand therapy and upper extremity rehabilitation; CHT credential or working toward CHT is a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in evaluation, treatment planning, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and functional retraining for upper extremity and cervical conditions.
• Ability to fabricate, fit, and modify custom and prefabricated splints/orthoses is highly desirable.
• Strong patient- and family-centered communication skills, including clear education, empathy, and collaboration with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with clinical documentation, basic EMR systems, and time management in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a small, collaborative team in a private practice environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, professional ethics, and ongoing professional development in hand and upper extremity therapy.