Occupational Therapist-Hand Therapy - Albany Memorial-Outpatient
Listed compensation
$41.51-$53.72/hr
The week · per this postingWeekdays only
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
Per Diem Occupational Therapist - HAND THERAPIST - Albany Memorial-Outpatient
Our outpatient therapy practice located at Albany Memorial, 600 Northern Blvd., Albany is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with hand therapy experience to join its team of dedicated healthcare providers.
Needs would be during the weekdays. No weekends.
Thrive in this Outpatient Setting with Patient and Staff friendly productivity standards
What You Will Do
Our exceptional team of Occupational Therapists perform evaluations and re-evaluations according to standards and recommended techniques specific to hand therapy
Establishes, implements, and adapts an individualized treatment plan of care (including appropriate goal setting, treatment activities and frequency)
Documents accurately and in a timely manner.
What You Will Need
- Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree
- Current NYS OT license and registration
- Hand Therapy (OT) experience required.
- Must be able to function well within a team concept of rehabilitation professionals.
- Flexibility, exceptional clinical reasoning skills, and excellent communication skills are essential.
Pay Range: $41.51-$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
The Occupational Therapist will perform evaluations and re-evaluations using techniques specific to hand therapy. They will also establish, implement, and adapt individualized treatment plans while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree from an approved Occupational Therapy program and possess a current NYS OT license. Previous experience in hand therapy is required to function effectively within the rehabilitation team.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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-Hand Therapy - Albany Memorial-Outpatient at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Hand Therapist (OT) — ranked against 166 active Hand Therapist (OT) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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