Home Care Occupational Therapist Eastern Suffolk

Company Description
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company that offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. We are driven by our mission to invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Metro is looking for a motivated and passionate per diem Occupational Therapist to provide in-home care. If you are an Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step forward in your career, we want to hear from you. All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.

• Job Type: Per Diem
• Pay: $65-$85 per visit
• Location:
  
  Eastern Suffolk County
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible

• 1099 and W-2 options to fit your preferred work style
• Competitive salary
• Longstanding success
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected clinicians
• Focus on patient care with quick EMR (No Oasis required)
• Great work/life balance
• Flexibility and autonomy — see patients any 7 days of the week
• Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area

• Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
• Provide 1:1 treatment
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
• Deliver care that aligns 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 exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention
• Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to maximize benefit
• Must be willing to treat geriatric patients

• Occupational Therapist Program Graduate
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of New York or eligible
• Mandatory
  
  Certifications:
  
  First Aid, AED, and CPR
• Home health experience is preferred but not required — mentor provided to assist with documentation and compliance
• Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
• Strong communication skills with patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, or phone

The anticipated pay range for this position is $65-85 per visit
. Salary is based on factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.