@Home Therapy
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health (Per Diem)
Astoria, New York•Contract
$70 - $80 hourly
$70 - $80 hourly
About the Job
Deliver Functional Care in a High-Demand Urban Community
@Home Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home services to adult patients in the Astoria area. This role focuses on helping individuals maintain or improve independence in daily routines while navigating the challenges of dense, multi-unit urban housing.
You’ll work with a culturally diverse patient population and provide practical, real-world functional support in home environments.
Compensation & Incentives:
- $500 bonus after 50 completed visits.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Home-Based Functional Assessment:
- Evaluate patient ability to complete daily living tasks in apartment-based environments.
- Identify barriers related to space, mobility, and accessibility.
Adaptive Skill Development:
- Support patients with grooming, dressing, bathing, and meal preparation.
- Focus on efficiency and safety within limited-space living environments.
Environmental Strategy Implementation:
- Recommend practical adaptations to improve safety and independence.
- Train patients on compensatory techniques tailored to their home layout.
Caregiver Education Support:
- Reinforce guidance provided by supervising therapists.
- Help maintain continuity of care strategies between visits.
Clinical Documentation:
- Complete visit notes using a web-based EMR system.
- Maintain compliance with documentation and regulatory standards.
Work Structure & Environment:
Flexible Scheduling:
- Set your availability and manage your caseload independently.
Urban Community Coverage:
- Provide care across Astoria and surrounding Queens neighborhoods with high patient demand.
Operational Support:
- Scheduling and administrative coordination handled by the office team.
Scalable Caseload:
- Opportunity to increase visit volume based on preference.
Qualifications:
- Active New York State Occupational Therapist license.
- Experience with adult or geriatric populations preferred.
- Strong ability to adapt therapy to real-world home environments.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based setting.
Ideal Candidate:
This role is well suited for OTs who:
- Prefer fast-paced, urban home health environments.
- Enjoy problem-solving in space-limited living conditions.
- Value autonomy with strong operational support.
Apply Today
If you’re an Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible, home-based role focused on functional independence in a dense urban community, apply today to join @Home Therapy.
About @Home Therapy
@Home Therapy PT, OT, SLP provides Outpatient Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy in the comfort of home - bringing rehabilitation services to the environment where it is most effective. Our carefully selected team of therapists have 20+ years of combined experience treating all types of injuries and age-related conditions. We service NYC, Long Island, and Upstate NY.
Working with @Home Therapy gives you the flexibility to create your own schedule and work in only the areas you choose to. Along with our competitive fee for service rates, we offer sign on bonuses and out-of-area bonuses (for select roles). If you are passionate about what you do and are interested in seeing adults in their home setting, we would love to hear from you.
Working with @Home Therapy gives you the flexibility to create your own schedule and work in only the areas you choose to. Along with our competitive fee for service rates, we offer sign on bonuses and out-of-area bonuses (for select roles). If you are passionate about what you do and are interested in seeing adults in their home setting, we would love to hear from you.