Occupational Therapist (OT) - Nassau
About The Position
Always Compassionate Health is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and patient-centered Occupational Therapist to provide specialized upper extremity rehabilitation services throughout Nassau County, Long Island, New York. The role focuses on orthopedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and custom splint and orthosis fabrication. The clinician will help patients regain function, restore independence, and make meaningful improvements in their daily lives through individualized care centered on their needs and rehabilitation goals. This is a per diem opportunity classified as a 1099 independent contractor. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and clinical expertise. The position offers flexible per diem scheduling in a supportive, collaborative healthcare environment.
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, assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- At least one year of occupational therapy experience.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential; candidates eligible for and intending to pursue CHT certification are encouraged to apply.
- Additional relevant clinical certifications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for patients with surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions affecting the upper extremities.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, patient needs, and functional goals.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, range of motion, coordination, dexterity, and functional performance.
- Fabricate, fit, and modify custom splints and orthoses for post-operative recovery and non-surgical orthopedic management.
- Monitor patient progress, reassess functional outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Educate patients on therapeutic exercises, joint protection strategies, adaptive techniques, splint management, and home exercise programs.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and applicable regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and clinical expertise.
- Flexible per diem scheduling.
- Supportive, collaborative healthcare environment.
- Opportunity to apply specialized clinical skills and make a meaningful difference in patients' recovery.
- Commitment to compassionate, individualized, patient-centered care.
