Occupational Therapist (OT) - Nassau 1099

Always Compassionate Home Care • Melville, NY

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About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to provide specialized upper extremity rehabilitation services in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. The role focuses on orthopedic conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, and custom splint and orthosis fabrication. The therapist will help patients restore functional independence, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life through individualized care.

Requirements

• Active New York State Occupational Therapist license.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Strong clinical experience in upper extremity rehabilitation, orthopedic occupational therapy, and post-operative care.
• Demonstrated proficiency in custom splint fabrication, orthotic fitting, and splint modification.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, patient assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• At least one year of occupational therapy experience.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential; candidates eligible for certification who plan to pursue the CHT examination are encouraged to apply.
• Additional relevant clinical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for patients with post-surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions affecting the upper extremities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, functional goals, and clinical findings.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve upper extremity strength, range of motion, coordination, dexterity, and functional performance.
• Fabricate, fit, and modify custom splints and orthoses for post-operative rehabilitation and non-operative orthopedic conditions.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional outcomes, and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients on therapeutic exercises, joint protection, adaptive techniques, splint use, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and support optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with applicable professional standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and clinical expertise.
• Flexible per diem scheduling.
• Supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.
• Opportunities to apply specialized clinical skills and support meaningful patient progress.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, high-quality care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time