Occupational Therapist (OT) - Nassau
Always Compassionate Health•Hempstead, NY
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 is suited to a clinician with a strong background in orthopedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and custom splint and orthosis fabrication. The therapist will help patients regain function, restore independence, and make meaningful improvements in daily life through high-quality, individualized care tailored to their needs and rehabilitation goals.
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 preferred.
- At least one year of occupational therapy experience preferred.
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred; candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and intend to pursue CHT certification are encouraged to apply.
- Additional relevant clinical certifications are a plus.
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.
