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Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Focused

Employment Type: Per Diem

Shift/Schedule: Varied shifts

Department: Occupational Therapy

Salary Range: $40.00 – $50.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our clinical team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. As an Occupational Therapist you will e valuate patient treatment needs, plans treatment programs, and performs and/or supervises treatment.

What You’ll Do

+ Selects, administers and interprets appropriate evaluations. Develops a treatment plan by selecting age appropriate treatment techniques, prioritizing problem areas and establishing goals.

+ Performs treatments according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, treatment equipment, assistive devices, orthoses, and techniques within the scope of practice and according to the policies and procedures of the Regional Therapy Center.

+ Establishes and maintains an appropriate therapeutic rapport with patients. Educates the patient/resident and/or caregivers about established goals and methods of treatment. Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate therapeutic programs and discharge.

+ Prepares written reports and daily charges according to established RTC guidelines and to facilitate payment for services.

+ Actively directs and provides oversight of therapy assistants and assigned students by maintaining responsibility for the plan of care and ensuring that policies, procedures and applicable laws are followed and that quality patient care is provided.

+ Participates in the quality assurance and continuous quality improvement program as assigned.

+ Assists patient through-put by maintaining clinic appearance and readiness, assisting others, ensuring availability of clinical supplies and forms and demonstrating a personal routine for job performance which facilitates increased productivity, as evidenced by three units billed per hour worked.

+ Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values

+ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support health, healing, and service excellence

+ Perform clinical responsibilities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency

+ Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations

+ Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction

+ Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community

What You Bring

+ Bachelor or master's degree or doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy, or a master's degree in Speech-language Pathology. Hospital-based experience strongly preferred. Licensed (or eligible) to practice in New York State as an Occupational Therapist.

+ Strong communication and teamwork skills

+ Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service

+ Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Saratoga Hospital

+ A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust

+ Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being

+ Comprehensive benefits , including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide. (https://www.albanymed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2025-Benefits-Guide\_-Web-compressed-copy.pdf)

+ Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System

+ Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs (https://www.discoversaratoga.org/) , known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.