Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy Specialist

JAG Physical Therapy; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

JAG Physical Therapy is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient hand therapy team in New York. The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluations, custom orthosis fabrication, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patients in recovering function after surgery or injury.

The ideal candidate will have an OT license in NY/NJ, 1+ years of outpatient hand therapy experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree required; Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in NY/NJ.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred, not required.
• 1+ years outpatient hand therapy experience preferred.
• Completed state CEU requirements (NY/NJ).
• Valid CPR license.
• Experience with EMR software preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Team player with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and interventions for upper extremity diagnoses.
• Fabricate custom orthoses for upper extremity needs.
• Record care data per guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
• Prepare evaluation history and plan of care with goals.
• Document daily treatment and productivity per department guidelines.
• Administer tests and measures; formulate diagnoses and prognosis.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and patient support network.
• Provide patient education and functional training (ADLs/IADLs).
• Attend billing/coding seminars and present facility in-services.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Excellent communication

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree required; Doctorate preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

JAG Physical Therapy is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient hand therapy team in New York. The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluations, custom orthosis fabrication, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patients in recovering function after surgery or injury.

The ideal candidate will have an OT license in NY/NJ, 1+ years of outpatient hand therapy experience, and strong communication skills.