Per Diem OT – Upper Extremity Rehab Specialist

Always Compassionate Home Care; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Per Diem Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Professional Independence

Meaningful Work

Supportive Team

Job summary

Always Compassionate Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Suffolk County team on a per diem basis. The role offers independent contractor status and a collaborative healthcare environment on Long Island.

The OT will perform comprehensive evaluations, plan individualized treatments, fabricate splints, and coordinate with physicians to restore function and daily living skills for upper extremity patients.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Occupational Therapist license required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy; master's degree preferred.
• Strong clinical experience in upper extremity rehabilitation and orthopedic conditions.
• Proficiency in custom splint fabrication and orthotic management.
• Minimum of 1 year OT experience preferred; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations for upper extremity orthopedic conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide interventions to improve strength, ROM, mobility, coordination, and ADLs.
• Design, fabricate, and fit splints and orthotics.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans; educate patients on exercises and home programs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coordinate with physicians.

Skills

NY OT license

Upper extremity rehab

Orthopedic conditions

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in OT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Splint fabrication

Orthotic management

Job description

Always Compassionate Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Suffolk County team on a per diem basis. The role offers independent contractor status and a collaborative healthcare environment on Long Island.

The OT will perform comprehensive evaluations, plan individualized treatments, fabricate splints, and coordinate with physicians to restore function and daily living skills for upper extremity patients.