Per Diem OT - Upper Extremity Rehab & Custom Splints

Always Compassionate Home Care; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per diem

Competitive pay

Professional independence

Meaningful work

Supportive team

Job summary

Always Compassionate Health in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our per diem team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in upper-extremity rehabilitation, orthopedic conditions, and custom splint fabrication to help patients regain function.

You will perform evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, fabricate splints, and educate patients on exercises and home programs, while coordinating with physicians.

Qualifications

• Active New York State OT license required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 1 year OT experience preferred.
• Strong experience in upper-extremity rehabilitation and orthopedic conditions.
• Certified Hand Therapist credential preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations for upper-extremity conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve strength, ROM, mobility, and daily living skills.
• Design, fabricate, and fit custom splints/orthotics for post-surgical or non-operative injuries.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to achieve goals; educate patients on exercises and home programs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coordinate care with physicians.

Skills

Upper extremity rehab

Splint fabrication

OT license

CHT eligible

Education

OT degree (Bachelor/Master)

Job description

Always Compassionate Health in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our per diem team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in upper-extremity rehabilitation, orthopedic conditions, and custom splint fabrication to help patients regain function.

You will perform evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, fabricate splints, and educate patients on exercises and home programs, while coordinating with physicians.