Occupational Therapist - OT 26-00095


NY - Syracuse Location
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Cortland, Rochester, Rome
Posted On: January 06, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 20, 2026
Pay: $65 to $70 per week

Job Title: Occupational Therapist 

Location: Syracuse, NY
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours/week
Weekend Requirement: One weekend per month

Position Overview

A healthcare facility is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide patient-centered therapy services across acute care and outpatient settings. This role supports patients in improving functional independence through individualized treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by a physician

  • Evaluate patients to determine functional limitations and establish individualized treatment goals

  • Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals, patients, and families

  • Deliver therapeutic interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and functional independence

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, reports, and patient records

  • Participate in patient rounds, clinics, interdisciplinary conferences, and care planning meetings

  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, adaptive strategies, and equipment use

  • Maintain and manage therapy equipment and supplies

  • Support staff education and training programs as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

  • Active New York State Occupational Therapy license or eligibility

  • Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience

  • Experience in acute care and outpatient settings

  • Successful completion of pre-employment health clearance

For more details contact at sjackson@navitashealth.com

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