Occupational Therapist

About the Job

Part-Time Occupational Therapist - North Buffalo, NY

We are seeking two compassionate and skilled part-time Occupational Therapists to serve clients across the greater Buffalo area - covering the North territory (North Buffalo, Tonawanda, Kenmore, and Amherst, etc). The role focuses on providing high-quality, community-based occupational therapy services to individuals of varying ages and needs, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.

• Position Type: Part-Time (approx. 20 hours/week).
• Location: North Buffalo, NY
• Schedule: Flexible; primarily weekdays during normal business hours.
• Compensation: Competitive per-visit rate, commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct OT services to clients in your assigned territory.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Document all patient encounters, progress notes, and care plans in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Train and educate clients, caregivers, and family members in therapeutic techniques and adaptive strategies.
• Recommend and fit adaptive equipment and assistive technology as appropriate.
• Participate in care coordination meetings and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate records and submit timely billing documentation.
• Adhere to all state, federal, and organizational HIPAA policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• Current NYS Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• NBCOT certification (OTR) required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based visits.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of clinical OT experience (home health, community, or outpatient preferred).
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Familiarity with the Buffalo metro area communities.
• Specialty certifications (Hand Therapy, Driving Rehabilitation, Sensory Integration, etc.) are a plus.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus.

Compensation:

• Per-visit rates based on experience.
• Elevated PRN rates.

Benefits built for clinicians:

• Medical insurance stipend.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Student loan repayment support.
• Commuter support package.
• Quarterly wellness stipend.
• Continuing education support.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To Apply: Please reach out to Yale Smith directly. View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

About the Company

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About Us

At Stern at Home Therapy, we believe great care starts with taking care of the people who provide it. Our mission is simple: deliver exceptional therapy in the place patients feel safest, home. But we can't do that without building an environment where our therapists feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

For Our Therapists

You're not just staff here; you're the driving force behind our vision. That's why we invest heavily in the tools, mentorship, and resources you need to grow, whether you're just starting or leading a specialty practice. We celebrate wins, encourage professional development, and make sure you have what you need to focus on what matters most: your patients.

For Our Patients

Every therapy plan we build is custom, because no two recoveries look the same. We focus on real comfort and real progress, not one-size-fits-all treatment.

For Our Partners

Our medical associates and partner organizations count on us for financial reliability and consistent, dependable care delivery. That stability is part of what makes Stern a place people want to build a career.

Our Story

Stern at Home Therapy didn't start with a business plan. It started with listening. In our early years, our founders built outpatient services for seniors, and quickly learned that the biggest barrier to good care wasn't quality. It was getting there. Patients were skipping appointments simply because the commute was too hard.

So we brought care home instead. What began as a solution to a scheduling problem became a movement rooted in genuine relationships, the kind where you become a trusted name in someone's family, not just a provider on a schedule.

Years later, that same philosophy drives everything we do. We've grown, but we haven't forgotten why we started: because convenience and connection shouldn't be trade-offs in healthcare, and neither should having a job you actually love.