Occupational Therapist

About the Job Part-Time Occupational Therapist - Buffalo, NY (2 Openings: North & South) We are seeking two compassionate and skilled part-time Occupational Therapists to serve clients across the greater Buffalo area - one covering the North territory (North Buffalo, Tonawanda, Kenmore, and Amherst, etc) and one covering the South territory (South Buffalo, Lackawanna, West Seneca, and Hamburg, etc). Both roles focus on providing high-quality, community-based occupational therapy services to individuals of varying ages and needs, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.Position Type: Part-Time (approx. 20 hours/week).Location: Buffalo, NY (North and South territories).Schedule: Flexible; primarily weekdays during normal business hours.Compensation: Competitive per visit rate, commensurate with experience. Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.Provide direct OT services to clients in your assigned territory.Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team.Document all patient encounters, progress notes, and care plans in compliance with regulatory standards.Train and educate clients, caregivers, and family members in therapeutic techniques and adaptive strategies.Recommend and fit adaptive equipment and assistive technology as appropriate.Participate in care coordination meetings and case reviews.Maintain accurate records and submit timely billing documentation.Adhere to all state, federal, and organizational HIPAA policies. Required Qualifications:Master's degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.Current NYS Occupational Therapist license in good standing.NBCOT certification (OTR) required.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based visits.Strong documentation and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1-2 years of clinical OT experience (home health, community, or outpatient preferred).Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.Familiarity with the Buffalo metro area communities.Specialty certifications (Hand Therapy, Driving Rehabilitation, Sensory Integration, etc.) are a plus.Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus. Compensation:Per-visit rates.Elevated PRN rates. Benefits built for clinicians:Medical insurance stipend.401(k) retirement plan.Student loan repayment support.Commuter support package.Quarterly wellness stipend.Continuing education support. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. To Apply: Please reach out to Yale Smith directly. 845-879-2467 ysmith@sternathometherapy.com About the Company Our mission is to provide superlative levels of patient therapy in the comfort of home. To support our mission, we emphasize on the compatibility of the very best in patient care, staff potential and partner value. Our patients: The antidote to ordinary therapy, our strategy focuses on improved performance and comfort throughout each custom therapy regimen. Our therapists: The very leaders of our vision, we place great emphasis on encouragement and comprehensive resources to influence the progress that our therapists provide. Our partners: The strategic enforcement of our practices ensure that every partner, medical associate and department is met with financial acuity and dependability of resources, revenue and commitment. PATIENT INITIATIVE: THEN AND NOWStern at Home Therapy originates from a larger agenda than its focused priorities of today. During its infancy, the founders at Stern created comprehensive outpatient services for seniors. One of the very early believers of personal care programs, Stern truly listened to his patients and their families. More than a service provider, he became a family name. A widespread challenge for patients was the commute and scheduling of ambulatory services to get to appointments. When inquiring about patient distress, the team at Stern made note of every concern and difficulty. They realized that more patients were negligent in their care because it was too difficult for them to come to the facility. So Stern came home and continues to do so for many years, and counting. While Stern at Home Therapy has become a treasure trove of white gloved care, the entire spectrum of geriatric health remains available for our patients to this very day. Although our mission is completely focused and driven by the reversal of obligation and convenience of care, our patients know we are always about helping with the bigger picture.