Occupational Therapist (OT)
Part-timeRiverhead, NYPart-time / Per Diem / ContractSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Always Compassionate Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide care for patients with upper-extremity orthopedic conditions in Suffolk County. The role focuses on evaluations, individualized treatment, therapeutic interventions, and custom splint fabrication. Candidates need an active New York State occupational therapy license and a degree from an accredited occupational therapy program. A Certified Hand Therapist credential and at least one year of occupational therapy experience are preferred.
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Riverhead, NY
Part time
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Always Compassionate Health
Location: Suffolk County, Long Island, NYPosition Type: Per DiemEmployment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Advance Your Career with Always Compassionate Health
Always Compassionate Health is seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing team in Suffolk County, Long Island.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with a strong background in upper extremity rehabilitation, orthopedic conditions, and custom splint fabrication. We are looking for a patient-centered professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality care and helping patients restore function, mobility, and independence.
If you are looking for flexible per diem opportunities where you can apply your clinical expertise and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for patients with post-surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions affecting the upper extremities.
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and functional goals.
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Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, range of motion, mobility, coordination, and daily living skills.
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Design, fabricate, and fit custom splints and orthotics for post-surgical recovery and non-operative injuries.
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Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
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Educate patients on therapeutic exercises, home programs, splint use, and injury prevention.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
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Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Active New York State Occupational Therapist license required.
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Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program; master's degree preferred.
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Strong clinical experience in upper extremity rehabilitation and orthopedic conditions.
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Demonstrated proficiency in custom splint fabrication and orthotic management.
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Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred. Candidates eligible for CHT certification and planning to pursue the examination are encouraged to apply.
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Minimum of one year of Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
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Excellent assessment, communication, and patient-care skills.
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Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with the healthcare team.
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Additional relevant clinical certifications are a plus.
Why Work with Always Compassionate Health?
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Flexible Per Diem Opportunities: Enjoy scheduling flexibility.
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Competitive Compensation: Pay based on experience and qualifications.
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Professional Independence: Apply your clinical knowledge and expertise in patient-centered care.
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Meaningful Work: Help patients regain function, confidence, and independence.
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Supportive Team: Work alongside professionals who value quality care and clinical excellence.
Apply Today!
Take the next step in your occupational therapy career with Always Compassionate Health.
We are interested in connecting with qualified Occupational Therapists who are passionate about rehabilitation, orthopedic care, and improving patient outcomes.
Contact: Lesly SanchezEmail: [email protected]: (631) 773-1372
Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and discuss joining our growing team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Always Compassionate Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Always Compassionate Health provides the highest quality of community home-based services, combined with exceptional compassion and innovation to enhance each patient’s quality of life. By bringing together several of the top home health agencies in the state, we have become one of New York’s leading providers with strategically placed offices that serve thousands of clients every day.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,006 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$80–94K/yr99 salary ranges
- New York median$54–65/hr171 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 330 open Occupational Therapist jobs in New York and 5,006 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- U.S. Physical Therapy40 open
- Genesis Healthcare28 open
- Northwell Health26 open
- Experience
- Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,373 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,884 of the 5,006 open Occupational Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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