Compare 37 occupational therapists in Latham, NY. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Occupational Therapists
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Accepting patients
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Most common: OTR/L
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Latham has 37 occupational therapists. The most common credential is OTR/L (35%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Medical Center, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Local training programs run through Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medicine.
An initial evaluation lasts 60 to 90 minutes. The OT will assess your ability to perform daily activities, test strength and range of motion (especially upper body and hands), and evaluate sensory processing, cognition, and home or work environment as relevant. For children, evaluation often includes play-based assessment and parent interview. Treatment sessions are 30 to 60 minutes, typically one to three times per week. OTs use purposeful activities, exercises, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications to help you reach your goals.
For children: see an OT if your child struggles with handwriting, avoids textures or certain foods (sensory processing), has difficulty with self-care tasks (dressing, feeding) compared to peers, or has fine motor delays identified by a pediatrician or teacher. For adults: see an OT after a stroke, hand or arm injury, joint replacement, traumatic brain injury, or when a chronic condition (arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's) makes daily tasks difficult. OTs also help with workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.
Evaluation: $150-400 · Therapy session copay: $20-60 with insurance · Self-pay session: $100-200 · Hand therapy session: $100-250 · School-based OT: free through IEP
Occupational therapists specialize in hand therapy after injuries, surgeries, and conditions like carpal tunnel. They use splinting, exercises, and activity modification to restore function.
After a stroke, occupational therapists help you relearn everyday activities like dressing, bathing, and cooking. They adapt tasks and environments to maximize your independence.
Occupational therapists help children who struggle with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care tasks, and handwriting. Therapy is play-based and tailored to each child development level.
Occupational therapists teach joint protection techniques, recommend adaptive equipment, and design exercise programs that keep you active while protecting inflamed joints.
Repetitive strain injuries from desk work, manual labor, or any repetitive task respond well to ergonomic modifications and therapeutic exercises. Occupational therapists assess your work setup and design practical solutions.
Latham, NY has 37 licensed occupational therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of occupational therapists in Latham, NY are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
An evaluation costs $150 to $400. A session copay is $20 to $60 with insurance. A self-pay session costs $100 to $200. A hand therapy session costs $100 to $250. School-based OT is free through an IEP. Actual costs in Latham, NY depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Ask your plan about visit limits (commonly 20-60 per year) and whether OT and PT visits share a combined limit or have separate limits. Adaptive equipment recommended by an OT may be covered under your DME benefit.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Latham, NY has 37 occupational therapists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some occupational therapists in Latham, NY accept New York Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers OT for children under EPSDT. Adult coverage varies by state. School-based OT through an IEP is free to families. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm New York Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Typically one to three sessions per week, each 30 to 60 minutes. Post-stroke or post-surgical rehab may require two to three sessions per week for several months. Pediatric OT is often one to two sessions per week. School-based OT follows the IEP schedule. With 37 occupational therapists in Latham, NY, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Occupational Therapists in the area may have trained at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Weill Cornell Medicine, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Most insurance plans cover occupational therapy with a prescription. Visit limits of 20 to 60 sessions per year are common. Medicare covers outpatient OT without a hard visit cap. Medicaid covers OT for children under EPSDT. For hand therapy (a specialized OT certification), verify your plan covers the certified hand therapist (CHT) designation. Adaptive equipment recommended by an OT (shower chairs, dressing aids) may be covered under durable medical equipment benefits.