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New grad occupational therapist jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first clinical roles, where strong internship work or fieldwork placements can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with employers like Optum, PruittHealth, and Cole Health hiring at this level now.
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Stern at Home Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes and at an established facility in the Lockport area.
This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Occupational Therapist looking to build a steady part-time caseload, treating one patient at a time with support from an experienced administrative and clinical team.
What You'll Do:
Your caseload may include both home health visits and treatments at our established facility in Lockport, providing variety while minimizing unnecessary travel.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide one-on-one treatments based on each patient's functional needs and goals.
- Manage individualized treatment plans with clinical autonomy.
- Help patients improve independence, safety, mobility, and their ability to perform daily activities.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Communicate with patients, families, physicians, facility staff, and members of the clinical team.
- Coordinate with our administrative team regarding scheduling, patient care, and logistics.
- Manage your caseload based on your availability and patient needs.
Compensation:
Community (Home Health) – Part-Time W-2:
- $50–$55 per follow-up visit.
- $60 per 4-unit evaluation.
Community (Home Health) – Part-Time 1099:
- $60 per follow-up visit.
- $65 per evaluation.
Facility – Part-Time W-2:
- $40–$45 per visit.
Facility – Part-Time 1099:
- $55 per follow-up visit.
- $60 per evaluation.
Benefits:
Eligible part-time W-2 employees may receive:
- Medical wellness stipend.
- Quarterly wellness stipend.
- 401(k) with annual match.
- Student loan repayment program.
- CEU support.
- Equipment provided.
Why Join Stern at Home Therapy?
- Competitive per-visit compensation.
- Opportunity to treat patients both in their homes and at an established facility.
- Flexible scheduling and control over your availability.
- One-on-one patient care with no double-booking.
- Full clinical autonomy over evaluations and individualized treatment plans.
- Dedicated administrative support for scheduling, coordination, and patient logistics.
- Manageable caseload built around your availability.
- Shadowing available for Occupational Therapists new to home health.
Qualifications:
- An active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in New York is required.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently in home and facility-based settings.
- Home health experience is preferred but not required.
Apply Today:
Apply through this job posting or contact:
Stern at Home Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes and at an established facility in the Lockport area.
This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Occupational Therapist looking to build a steady part-time caseload, treating one patient at a time with support from an experienced administrative and clinical team.
What You'll Do:
Your caseload may include both home health visits and treatments at our established facility in Lockport, providing variety while minimizing unnecessary travel.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide one-on-one treatments based on each patient's functional needs and goals.
- Manage individualized treatment plans with clinical autonomy.
- Help patients improve independence, safety, mobility, and their ability to perform daily activities.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Communicate with patients, families, physicians, facility staff, and members of the clinical team.
- Coordinate with our administrative team regarding scheduling, patient care, and logistics.
- Manage your caseload based on your availability and patient needs.
Compensation:
Community (Home Health) – Part-Time W-2:
- $50–$55 per follow-up visit.
- $60 per 4-unit evaluation.
Community (Home Health) – Part-Time 1099:
- $60 per follow-up visit.
- $65 per evaluation.
Facility – Part-Time W-2:
- $40–$45 per visit.
Facility – Part-Time 1099:
- $55 per follow-up visit.
- $60 per evaluation.
Benefits:
Eligible part-time W-2 employees may receive:
- Medical wellness stipend.
- Quarterly wellness stipend.
- 401(k) with annual match.
- Student loan repayment program.
- CEU support.
- Equipment provided.
Why Join Stern at Home Therapy?
- Competitive per-visit compensation.
- Opportunity to treat patients both in their homes and at an established facility.
- Flexible scheduling and control over your availability.
- One-on-one patient care with no double-booking.
- Full clinical autonomy over evaluations and individualized treatment plans.
- Dedicated administrative support for scheduling, coordination, and patient logistics.
- Manageable caseload built around your availability.
- Shadowing available for Occupational Therapists new to home health.
Qualifications:
- An active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in New York is required.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently in home and facility-based settings.
- Home health experience is preferred but not required.
Apply Today:
Apply through this job posting or contact:
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Entry Level Occupational Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level occupational therapist job?
Employers hiring entry level occupational therapists prioritize candidates who have completed supervised fieldwork hours, hold or are pursuing OTR/L licensure, and can demonstrate hands-on clinical skills from their academic program. A strong reference from a fieldwork supervisor, documentation of patient populations you worked with, and any specialty coursework in pediatrics, geriatrics, or rehabilitation all give new candidates a clear edge during screening.
Which companies hire entry level occupational therapists?
Companies hiring entry level occupational therapists right now include Optum, PruittHealth, and Cole Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Employers at this level tend to include health systems, rehabilitation networks, school districts, and home health agencies that run structured onboarding programs designed to support new graduates transitioning into independent practice.
Are there remote entry level occupational therapist jobs?
Yes, though most occupational therapist roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 2% of entry level occupational therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth positions most common in mental health, early intervention, and home health settings where virtual assessments and care coordination are established practice.
Are these new grad occupational therapist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior occupational therapist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised fieldwork or clinical rotations toward the experience requirement, or explicitly states that a strong academic record and completed fieldwork hours are sufficient for consideration, without requiring prior independent employment.
Which industries hire the most entry level occupational therapists?
Entry Level occupational therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high patient volumes, maintain dedicated onboarding structures for new clinicians, and face ongoing demand for occupational therapy services across aging, pediatric, and rehabilitation populations.