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Jamestown, New York

Physical / Occupational Therapist Consultant

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Job Description

Independent Consultant Opportunity for Occupational or Physical Therapist

Looking to put your clinical skills to work in a position that values your expertise and gives you the chance to make a difference, one assessment at a time? The Periscope Group is a nationwide network of physical and occupational therapists who perform one-time, in-home medical necessity assessments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform one-time comprehensive medical need assessments in an individual’s home.
  • Provide expert recommendations for equipment, service, and care that empower members to maintain independence
  • Perform one-time medical device training to patients with peripheral neuropathy
  • Complete straightforward documentation through our secure, user-friendly online potable accessible from any device
  • Participate in training to become a certified wearable device trainer
  • Provide education on use of the device

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist (Sorry, No PTAs or COTAs).
  • Malpractice/Liability Insurance (may be purchased at the time of job offer).
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, navigate stairs and varied home environments, and perform physical assessments as needed
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and from member homes
  • Proficient with technology: able to navigate online portals, upload documents, and use your preferred device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) for all work tasks
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Preferred Experience (Not Required)
  • Home safety assessment background
  • Knowledge (Familiarity) of durable medical equipment
  • Experience with home modifications
  • Work history with diverse medical conditions

Why Choose Us?

  • Set your own schedule as an independent contractor, within assessment timeframes
  • Compensation ranges from $135 to $200 per assessment, with rates varying based on your location and the specific type of assessment performed.
  • Access continuing education benefits and professional growth through our training and mentoring program
  • Become part of a nationwide network of expert consultants
  • Simple, fast onboarding and a streamlined documentation process

About Periscope

Founded in 1997, The Periscope Group is a privately held consulting company providing accurate, timely, and objective reports that help medical management teams serve their most vulnerable populations. Our services now reach all demographics and lines of business across 46 states. Learn more at periscope365.com.

  • If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting, we’d love to connect with you!
  • Routine Assessment Rate
  • $135—$200 USD

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive, one-time medical necessity assessments in patients' homes to provide expert recommendations for equipment and care. Additionally, conduct medical device training and complete straightforward documentation through an online portal.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist and possess their own malpractice insurance. The role requires the ability to travel to member homes, navigate stairs, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyOccupational therapyMedical assessmentPatient education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (423 salary observations; 909 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,856 salary observations; 26,330 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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $84k–$116k)655 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$94k median in New York$97k nationally (−3%)423 state / 6,856 national salary observations
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New York375 active9,419 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 32% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 6% offer loan repayment416 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Confidential Employer#11 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

48 jobs · 38 employers
24
<$110k
7
$110k-135k
12
$135k-160k
2
$160k-185k
3
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco , CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Set your own schedule
Continuing education benefits
Professional growth through training and mentoring
Nationwide network of expert consultants
Simple, fast onboarding
Streamlined documentation process

Living in Jamestown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$127k
Typical market rent
$985/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
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.

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