Image of smiling employees. Banner text: Join the Upstate Team! Forbes 2025 Best Employers

Occupational Therapist - Weekend

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • PerDiem
  • Opening on: Feb 5 2026
  • PM&R - Rehab Therapies
  • State of New York
  • TH Occupational Therapist 2, NSSL3
  • OTW2026
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
View favorites

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist - Weekend is responsible for evaluating patients, formulating specific treatment goals, developing and implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with other health care providers and families. Prepare and maintain patient care documentation in a timely manner. Participate in educational programs for staff, students, volunteers, and other professional health care personnel. Participate in training for new staff. Serve as a clinical instructor for students. Facilitate new program development.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS Licensed & Registered Occupational Therapist, degree required for licensure, and two years of eligible experience required.

Candidates who possess degree required for licensure, NYS OT license/registration or Limited Permit or eligible and less than 2 years experience will be considered for appointment to an entry-level (SL2) position at commensurate salary.

CPR-BLS certification required at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of experience preferred

Work Days:

Must be available to work at least one weekend (Saturday & Sunday) a month.

Message to Applicants:

Accepting Occupational Therapist - Weekend applications for current and future openings in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Rehab Therapies.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

Recently Posted Jobs

Registered Nurse

Syracuse
NURSING-VASCULAR ACCESS TEAM, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Days every other weekend and some holidays

Registered Nurse

Syracuse
CG-RADIOLOGY RNS, Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Days with all call Weekend holidays and nights

Part Time Pharmacist – Sterile Products Focused (Downtown)

Syracuse
This position will primarily provide focused activities within our sterile products laboratory at the Downtown Campus.