Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)
About The Position
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to provide in-home, one-to-one care to patients in Eastern Suffolk County. The role is per diem, with a flexible schedule and the option to see patients any day of the week. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and the organization will train the right candidate. A mentor is available to support documentation and compliance. The position requires treating geriatric patients and traveling to patients’ homes within the assigned territory. The posting describes 1099 and W-2 work options and gives compensation figures that vary across the posting: $70–$90 per visit, an anticipated range of $65–$85 per visit, and a final compensation line of USD 65–USD 85 hourly.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapist program.
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in New York State or eligible for licensure.
- Current First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications.
- Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory.
- Strong communication with patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses by text, email, and phone.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Accept and treat patients within the designated geographic area.
- Provide one-to-one treatment.
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
- Deliver care in accordance with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care.
- Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques.
- Plan and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction.
- Perform and document an initial examination, evaluate the data, identify problems, and determine a diagnosis before intervention.
- Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit.
- Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Treat geriatric patients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Professional, supportive, and fun work environment.
- Quick EMR; no Oasis required.
- Great work/life balance.
- Flexible schedule and autonomy to see patients any seven days of the week.
- Preference given to seeing patients in their primary geographic area.
- 1099 and W-2 options to fit the preferred work style.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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