Licensed Occupational Therapist Consultant (Part-Time) - LOTCJK

NavitasPartners•Bowling Green, NY

14h•$1,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist Consultant to support a one-year grant-funded home modification program serving older adults across the five boroughs of New York City. This part-time role focuses on fall prevention, home safety assessments, accessibility improvements, and coordination of repair and modification services to promote independent living for low-income seniors. The Consultant will split time between remote administrative/outreach duties and in-person home visits to conduct assessments and oversee modifications.

Requirements

Valid New York State license to practice Occupational Therapy.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Minimum three (3) years of satisfactory full-time occupational therapy experience under professional supervision.
At least one (1) year of experience in an educational setting.
Ability to conduct in-person home visits throughout NYC.
Must have a personal cell phone and computer (desktop or laptop) with Wi-Fi access (minimum 200 Mbps internet speed).
Equipment capable of supporting virtual meetings and trainings (webcam, microphone, headset, and required technical specifications).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish, Chinese, or Russian) highly preferred.
Experience working with low-income older adult populations strongly preferred.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Facebook Live, etc.).

Responsibilities

Outreach & Referral Coordination Participate in outreach activities, including meetings, site visits, and presentations to provider agencies, hospital discharge planners, homecare staff, and community organizations.
Deliver in-person and virtual presentations outlining program services and referral processes.
Review new referrals weekly, determine program eligibility, and communicate acceptance or denial to referral sources and clients.
Maintain strong communication with referral networks and respond promptly to inquiries or concerns.
Client Assessment & Home Modification Oversight Conduct in-person home visits across NYC’s five boroughs to assess fall risk, safety, accessibility, and functional limitations.
Research and recommend home modifications, durable medical equipment, accessibility tools, and limited repairs tailored to client needs.
Collaborate with the Project Director and Home Modification Contractor to oversee service contracts and ensure timely completion of work.
Conduct follow-up visits to ensure repairs and modifications are functioning effectively and supporting daily living activities.
Provide training to clients on the proper use of installed equipment and modifications.
Data Management & Reporting Coordinate intake documentation and ensure accurate entry into the client tracking database.
Track timelines, assessment completion, and project metrics.
Assist with preparing reports for funding organizations.
Support the development of sustainability plans, including documentation of referral networks, policies, procedures, best practices, and outcome measures.
Help develop and maintain a resource library related to grant implementation.
Team Collaboration Participate in regular team meetings to address issues, identify opportunities, and develop action plans.
Maintain consistent communication with team members and grant participants.