Occupational Therapist – Contract - OTHENM#01


Healthcare - NYC - New York, NY
New York, New York
Locations: New York, New Rochelle, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Yonkers
Posted On: December 16, 2025
Last Day to Apply: December 30, 2025
Pay: $35.00 to $47.00 per hour

Position Title: Occupational Therapist – Contract
Location: New York, NY 10003
Job Type: Contract | Travel/Local
Duration: 9 Weeks
Shift: Day (5×8.25-hour shifts)
Pay Range:

  • Local: $35–$40/hour

  • Travel: $42–$47/hour

Position Summary:
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, promoting functional independence and enhancing quality of life. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities, enabling them to achieve maximum independence in daily living, work, and social environments. This position is based in both hospital and outpatient clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and implement occupational therapy programs for patients affected by illness, injury, or developmental and psychological conditions

  • Evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and functional abilities and set realistic rehabilitation goals

  • Design and execute therapeutic activities to improve work, life-management, and social skills

  • Monitor patient progress and maintain detailed clinical documentation

  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient rehabilitation

  • Educate and train patients and caregivers on therapy techniques and post-treatment care

  • Recommend modifications to patients’ home or work environments to support functional independence

  • Develop and participate in group therapy, wellness programs, and health promotion initiatives

  • Assist physicians during clinic sessions with evaluations and treatment planning

  • Coordinate with insurance providers to obtain authorization for adaptive equipment

  • Float to specialized clinics as needed while maintaining the same schedule

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Education: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

  • Licensure & Certification:

    • Active New York State Occupational Therapy license

    • NBCOT certification preferred

    • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) required

  • Experience: 0–2 years as an Occupational Therapist

  • Skills & Knowledge:

    • Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, treatment methods, and rehabilitation techniques

    • Understanding of human behavior, performance, and adaptive strategies

    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills

For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.

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. 

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