Home Care Occupational Therapist — 1099, Queens

Job overview

The Home Care Occupational Therapist — 1099, Queens role is onsite in Astoria, NY, providing in-home care across Queens. Compensation is $80–$90 per visit. Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy provides multidisciplinary therapy services and emphasizes patient relationships and professional development. The occupational therapist evaluates patients and delivers individualized treatment to maintain, improve, or restore function. The role supports patients’ daily functioning and care goals through one-to-one treatment, caregiver education, and coordination with the care team.

What you'll do

• Accept and treat patients in the designated geographic area
• provide one-to-one treatment
• evaluate patients and develop individualized plans based on physician orders and patient needs
• deliver care consistent with professional standards and the plan of care
• educate caregivers
• document initial examinations and visits
• evaluate treatment effects and adjust interventions
• communicate with patients, support staff, and management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

occupational therapist

home care

1099

per diem

astoria ny

queens

metro physical & aquatic therapy

geriatric patients

home visits

treatment plans

flexible schedule

new graduate eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 1099 and W-2 options, flexible scheduling, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Why this role

Per diem opportunity with flexible scheduling and visits available any seven days of the week; new graduates may apply and receive training. New York occupational therapist license or eligibility required; willingness to treat geriatric patients and travel to patients’ homes required.

About the employer

U.S. Physical Therapy is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.