Occupational Therapist - Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab-Homecare
Listed compensation
$41.45-$53.72/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
Eddy VNRA is a 5 STAR agency. No other agency in the area compares! We'll support you and mentor you to success!
Occupational Therapist-Homecare - Per Diem - Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab-
Come join EVNRA's dynamic homecare OT team and find out why they love their jobs!
If you are looking for a Per Diem OT position working in Homecare, this could be your opportunity. Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Occupational Therapist responsible to manage a caseload of patients requiring home-based therapy- primarily post acute or subacute- in their homes.
Experience the rewards of appreciation from being able to address the whole patient
Position Highlights
Cutting-Edge Technology: Embrace the latest in technology to enhance your impact and efficiency in patient care.
Prioritizing Your Safety: Ensuring your safety is our top priority. From comprehensive training to providing necessary protective equipment, we're committed to creating a secure environment for you as you deliver exceptional care in our clients' homes.
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Independence: Once trained, enjoy the independence of starting and ending your day from home
What You Will Do
Promote/provide Occupational Therapy services in the home to assist the patient in achieving his/her optimal level of functioning.
Evaluate and treat individuals with functional deficits secondary to neurologic, orthopedic and medical conditions.
Teach patients/caregivers and help them to become independent with their treatments and self-management of their chronic illness(es)
Coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care with nursing/physical/occupational/speech therapists, medical social workers, aides and dieticians.
- Working hours are primarily M-F generally 8am to 4pm, some flexibility in schedule
- Minimal weekend and holiday rotations
What You Will Need
- NYS Occupational Therapist Licensure
- 1 year Occupational Therapy experience is required
Home Care Experience Preferred But Not Required
Valid Driver's License and Reliable Vehicle. This position provides mileage reimbursement.
Care for one patient at a time.
Be on the front-line of the transitions in health care from inpatient settings to the community – home health care is the future! Work schedule is flexible.
Eddy VNRA provides a comprehensive orientation program and a supportive work environment including in-depth computer training, assistance obtaining insurance authorizations. Rehab Supervisor support only a phone call away, and more!
Join us to shadow one of our occupational therapists for a day!
Pay Range: $41.45 -53.72 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide home-based occupational therapy to patients with functional deficits related to neurologic, orthopedic, or medical conditions, helping them achieve their optimal level of functioning. Educate patients and caregivers, support self-management, and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care with other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
Requires New York State occupational therapist licensure, at least one year of occupational therapy experience, and a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle. Home care experience is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (301 salary observations; 1,006 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,068 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $86k–$112k | Occupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $94k–$100k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $94k median in New York | $97k nationally (−3%)301 state / 5,263 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$92k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 356 active | 8,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 40% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 7% offer loan repayment398 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,210 in the last 30 days | 1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab-Homecare at Trinity Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,068 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,068 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No nights
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Troy
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $302k
- Typical market rent
- $1,473/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 99.6
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.