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OrthoNY

Occupational Therapist

Pay: $70,000–$97,500/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Syracuse, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/16/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$91,315 / year median in New York

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist Ortho

NY - 3.1

Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $97,500 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Customer service

Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Division/Department:

Physical Therapy Location:

Syracuse, NY Job Title:

Occupational Therapist Reports to: Manager, Physical Therapy Type of position:

Full Time FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION SOS

is seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Occupational Therapy with a focus in hand therapy and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative and patient focused environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily: Assess and evaluate patients with hand injuries, conditions or disorders to determine functional limitations, impairments and treatment goals; Provide hands-on therapy interventions to address pain management, swelling reduction, range of motion restoration, strength and coordination improvement, and functional activities of daily living; Educate patients and their families on hand anatomy, injury prevention strategies, home exercise programs and adaptive techniques to optimize recovery and promote independence; Collaborate closely with physicians, surgeons, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients; Document patient evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans and outcomes accurately and time in accordance with regulatory standards and practice policies; Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards governing occupational therapy practice and patient care; Other responsibilities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions: Current and unrestricted NYS Occupational Therapist license; A current and valid Hand Therapist certification preferred; Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program; 1-2 years of occupational therapy experience preferred; BLS or CPR certification; A passion for Hand Therapy, hand anatomy and patient care Excellent communication and customer service skills

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an "in office" position in a safe work environment This position requires periodic travel to and between practice locations and related companies, as needed and required.