Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: New York, NY 10003
Contract Duration: 9 Weeks
Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week (7.5 Hours/Day)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Pay Rate: $35 – $40/hour
Additional Notes: May float to a Hand Surgery Clinic on Wednesdays (same schedule)
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking Occupational Therapist (OT) for an exciting job in New York, NY.
Evaluate patient conditions, establish treatment needs, and set achievable rehabilitation goals.
Develop and implement customized occupational therapy programs to address physical, emotional, psychological, or developmental challenges.
Utilize therapeutic, educational, and functional activities to help patients build daily living and work-related skills.
Track, monitor, and document patient progress with regular reporting.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with clinical standards.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, social workers, and rehab specialists.
Educate caregivers on support strategies for patient care during and after therapy.
Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to promote patient independence.
Participate in group activities, wellness programs, and therapeutic interventions as needed.
Assist providers during biweekly clinics with evaluations and care planning.
Coordinate with insurance providers as needed for approval of adaptive equipment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Active New York State Occupational Therapy License
NBCOT Certification (preferred)
0–2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
Strong knowledge of diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative methods
Understanding of patient behavior, engagement strategies, and therapeutic communication
Excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, and ability to build effective patient rapport
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.