Local Contract Home Health Occupational Therapist - $65 per hour
23 days ago
Brooklyn
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a local contract Home Health Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Brooklyn, New York. • Specialty: Occupational Therapist, • Discipline: Therapy, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: 52 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, • Employment Type: Local Contract Daytime Schedule | Community-Based Care | Geriatric Focus Are you an Occupational Therapist who values meaningful, patient-centered work and wants a consistent weekday schedule? This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative interdisciplinary care model serving older adults in Brooklyn—where your clinical expertise truly makes an impact. * Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM * 35-hour workweek – strong work-life balance * Mix of site-based and in-home care * Collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) environment * Serve a frail and elderly population with comprehensive support * Evaluate participants and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans * Provide hands-on therapy in clinic settings and participant homes * Collaborate closely with providers, IDT members, and specialists * Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and care plans in the EMR * Recommend adaptive equipment and support safe discharges * Participate in care plan meetings and performance improvement initiatives * Provide clinical guidance to COTAs and support OT students as needed * Maintain compliance with all clinical, safety, and regulatory standards Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program * Active New York State Occupational Therapist license * Ability to travel locally within Brooklyn to participant homes and sites * Strong communication, documentation, and clinical judgment skills Preferred Experience * At least 1 year of OT experience, ideally with geriatric or frail populations * Familiarity with community-based care or PACE-style programs * Experience using EMRs (Care Compass a plus) * Bilingual skills are a plus, depending on participant population * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist participants safely * Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, and in-home visits * Up-to-date immunizations and medical clearance required * Commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development If you’re an OT who wants stability, purpose, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older adults, this role offers all that—and more. Apply today to learn more. HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #14837. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (OT) HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!