Occupational Therapist Contractor
- Contract
Open in 10 locations
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New York
10 openOrange, NY (opens on this page)
Posted 5mo ago
Rockland, NY (opens on this page)
Posted 6mo ago
Bronx, NY (opens on this page)
Posted 7mo ago
Brooklyn, NY (opens on this page)
Posted 7mo ago
New York, NY (opens on this page)
Posted 7mo ago
Staten Island, NY (opens on this page)
Posted 7mo ago
Sullivan, NY (opens on this page)
Posted 7mo ago
Westchester, NY (opens on this page)
Posted 7mo ago
Queens, NY (opens on this page)
Posted 7mo ago
LI - COMMUNITY (opens on this page)
Posted 7mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in New York post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $46.13–$62.50, across 207 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in New York earn a median of $46.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Description
Independent Contractor Occupational Therapist
The Occupational Therapist provides physician prescribed occupational therapy to Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient. Maintains ongoing communication with Physician, healthcare team, and other individuals as needed regarding aspects of care and patient’s status. Help develop the plan of care and revise as necessary. Communicate with Americare Therapy Services as needed regarding issues related to Rehab services and indicated patient care.
Position Qualifications
- ONE (1) year of experience, preferred.
- Licensed by The State of New York as an Occupational Therapist.
- Graduate from an Occupational therapist curriculum approved by one of the following: The Commission on Accreditation in Occupational Therapy education (CAOTE) or successor organizations of CAOTE.
- Ability to exercise initiative, work independently and have proactive communication skills
What We Offer
- Flexible schedules.
- 1099 Contract.
- Clinical Career growth opportunities.
- Supportive Management team.
Americare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, age, creed, marital and partnership status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, past or present physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, veteran or military status or citizenship status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
From Americare's job posting for Orange, NY, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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