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Always Compassionate Health
Riverhead, New York

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Riverhead

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

  • It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
  • We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
  • Always Compassionate Health
  • Location: Suffolk County, Long Island, NY
  • Position Types: Per Diem
  • Compensation: 1099 Independent Contractor

Make a Difference With Always Compassionate Health

Are you a skilled Occupational Therapist passionate about helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life?

Always Compassionate Health is seeking dedicated, patient-focused Occupational Therapists with experience in upper extremity rehabilitation, orthopedic conditions, and custom splint fabrication. We welcome qualified clinicians looking for rewarding opportunities, professional growth, and a supportive team.

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate and treat post-surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions affecting the upper extremity.

  • Develop individualized treatment plans to improve strength, mobility, function, and independence.
  • Fabricate custom splints and orthotics for post-surgical conditions and non-operative injuries.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Active New York State Occupational Therapist license required.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program; master’s degree preferred.
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred, or eligibility and plans to sit for the CHT examination in the near future.
  • Strong splinting and custom orthotic fabrication skills.
  • Minimum of one year of Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
  • Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Additional relevant certifications are a plus.

Why Join Always Compassionate Health?

  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
  • Flexible scheduling opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
  • A commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist ready to use your clinical expertise to help patients achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

  • Contact: Lesly
  • Email: L.sanchez@Ac.Health
  • Phone: (631) 773-1372

Reach out today to learn more about available opportunities and discuss how you can join Always Compassionate Health.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Always Compassionate Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable law.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (269 salary observations; 808 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,460 salary observations; 24,103 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 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 39 employers

16
<$110k
11
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
5
$150k-170k
4
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist III EX

UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist II EX

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

Virtual Occupational Therapist

$82.50 per hour
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,521 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Riverhead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$645k
Typical market rent
$3,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Always Compassionate Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Melville, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
1099 Independent Contractor