Carthage, NY is a compact, walkable riverside village on the Black River with affordable short-term rentals, a tight-knit community and easy access to outdoor recreation (fishing, kayaking, hiking), making it a comfortable, low‑stress base for multi‑week therapy assignments.
Larger nearby hubs include Watertown (local shopping, restaurants and Fort Drum employment) and Syracuse (regional airport, museums and nightlife ≈70 miles), so you can access bigger-city amenities without being stuck in a place that has nothing going on.