Occupational Therapist

Per-diem Occupational Therapist – Geriatric & Home-Based Rehabilitation Multiple open roles available across all five boroughs of New York City — Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island — as well as New Jersey — including Hudson, Bergen, and Essex counties. OUTREACH Rehabilitation New York & New Jersey Metropolitan Area Current Opportunities Full-Time Position Available: multiple openings across Manhattan Per Diem Opportunities Available: Multiple - various areas. Please apply for whatever area you might be looking for. About OUTREACH Rehabilitation OUTREACH Rehabilitation is a growing multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice providing Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology treatment throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. Our mission is to help older adults move better, function better, and live better through high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care delivered directly in the home and community setting. OUTREACH bridges the gap between traditional outpatient rehabilitation and home health by delivering individualized treatment in patients’ homes, senior residences, assisted living communities, and office settings. We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and clinically driven Occupational Therapists who are passionate about working with adult and geriatric populations and value autonomy, flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth. Position Summary The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients within the community setting, focusing on safety, independence, cognition, functional mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and overall quality of life. Therapists work closely with patients, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members to develop individualized plans of care that support safe and meaningful functional outcomes. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments Assess home environments for safety concerns, environmental barriers, and fall risks Address underlying impairments impacting ADLs and IADLs Perform cognitive, perceptual, and visual assessments Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on home programs and safety strategies Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation in compliance with regulatory and company standards Qualifications Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Active New York Occupational Therapy License required 1 year of experience working with older adults preferred Preferred Clinical Experience Geriatric rehabilitation Cognitive rehabilitation Fall prevention and home safety assessments Functional mobility and transfer training Adaptive equipment training Neurological rehabilitation Home-based rehabilitation Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative within a team environment Home care, home health, outpatient geriatrics, or community-based rehabilitation experience preferred Compensation & Benefits Competitive : starting at $60 per visit ( based on medicare unit billed) Paid sick leave MedBridge Flexible scheduling opportunities Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and clinical support Collaborative and supportive team culture Employment Type Per Diem / PRN Why Join OUTREACH? At OUTREACH, we believe rehabilitation is most impactful when care is delivered where patients are most comfortable — in their own environments. Our clinicians are empowered to build meaningful relationships with patients while practicing with autonomy, flexibility, and strong clinical support. We are building a culture focused on collaboration, growth, innovation, and compassionate care for older adults throughout the communities we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer OUTREACH Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all employees and patients.