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Gouverneur, New York

Occupational Therapist - Gouverneur Physical Rehab [Per Diem]

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35-$52.88/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Gouverneur Physical Rehab Per diem Department: Gouverneur Hospital Occupational Therapy Location: Gouverneur Hospital- 77 West Barney Street Gouverneur, NY 13642 Hours Per Week: Per Diem Schedule: Monday- Friday 730am to 4pm, weekends only if Holidays falls on weekday to make up for it.

SUMMARY: The occupational therapist completes patient assessments, establishes patient care plans, administers patient treatment and directs delivery of treatment utilizing professional occupational therapy assistants in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

Adhere to the professional standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Actively supports and participates in patient coverage efforts across all departments as necessary.

Hours May Vary Including Weekend Rotation for the Inpatient Department.

Responsibilities

Completes occupational therapy evaluations to establish treatment plans and home programs to restore function, relieve pain & prevent disability. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Administers patient treatment plan involving application of occupational therapy techniques and modalities as indicated. Monitors response and progress to update and modify treatment plan as necessary to meet patient goals.

Instructs patients and family members / caregivers in occupational therapy procedures and self-care techniques. Directs care that is provided by the occupational therapy assistant by providing oversight.

Performs discharge planning and documentation to provide discharge instructions and maintain post-discharge continuity of care. Consults with physicians and other health care professionals regarding treatments, progress, patient needs, and outcomes.

Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable. Performs any other related duties as assigned. Additional documentation that is not performed during evaluation and treatment sessions.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited program, BA O. T BLS (current or scheduled) Active and clear NYS OT license or limited permit following NYS Practice Act guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of post-licensure practice as an Occupational Therapist #RRHAlliedHealth26 EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $52.88 CITY: Gouverneur POSTAL CODE: 13642 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.

Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond.

The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist performs patient evaluations and implements treatment plans to restore function and prevent disability. They also direct the work of occupational therapy assistants and coordinate care with physicians and families.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited OT program with a BA and hold an active NYS OT license and BLS certification. A minimum of one year of post-licensure practice is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Gouverneur Physical Rehab [Per Diem] at Rochester Regional Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Gouverneur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$144k
Median resident rent
$872/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.