Occupational Therapist, Outpatient

Company: Summit Health CityMD
Location: Purchase
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Occupational Therapist to lead hand therapy services for Westmed. You will work closely with our referring providers and mentor existing staff and new hires. Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and develop a plan of care. Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside occupational therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners. Fabricate custom splints based on physician orders and evaluation of patient needs. Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress into EMR. Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment (modalities, manual treatment, therapeutic ex, etc.) to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel. Provide educational information about occupational therapy including injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health. Discharge patient from occupational therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. Instruct patient and/or family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. GENERAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education/Certifications/Licenses: NYS Occupational Therapy License and Registration - required Hand Therapist Certification - preferred BLS Certification - required Performance Standards for Specialty Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Social skills Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and co-workers Communicate with MDs on a continuous basis in regards to patient care Computer Skills - Knowledge of EMR, MS Word/Excel, OT billing codes Technical Skills - Knowledge of custom splint fabrication, manual OT treatments, use of modalities and OT exercise equipment KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR EVERY POSITION Customer / Patient Service Compliance and HIPAA Problem Solving and Judgment Communication Dependability Teamwork Professional Appearance Willingness to Learn/Continuous Learning All employees are responsible for reading and abiding by Summit Health’s Policies and Procedures. Pay Range $65,000 to $105,000 The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position. About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan. Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Safety Disclaimer Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ .

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