Occupational Therapist I (F/T, Days - Delaware Ave Delmar)

Albany Medical Center • Town of Bethlehem, NY

12d • $70,068 - $108,605

About The Position

AMC Outpatient Therapy is seeking a motivated, collaborative Occupational Therapist to join its expanding outpatient team. The position involves treating a wide variety of patient populations and helping grow a new program at the Delaware Avenue location. The team emphasizes collaborative, patient-centered care, mentorship, career growth, and evidence-based treatment. The therapist will evaluate and treat developmental, orthopedic, and neurological diagnoses and develop individualized plans of care with patients and families. The role requires strong diagnostic, manual, orthopedic, time-management, and documentation skills, along with teamwork across clinical and support staff.

The role is a day-shift position. The listed salary range is $70,068 to $108,605, with new-graduate salaries starting at $89,000 and pay commensurate with experience and certifications. Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. The position may involve access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information, and requires following minimum-necessary access and information-protection practices.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree.
• 1–3 years of outpatient Occupational Therapy experience.
• Current New York State OT license and registration.
• CPR certification.
• Strong diagnostic, manual, and orthopedic skills.
• Excellent time-management and documentation skills.
• Team-oriented approach involving clinical and support staff.
• Self-motivation and interest in treating a wide variety of patient populations.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty training in orthopedic and/or neurologic populations.
• Previous outpatient OT experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and examine patients with developmental, orthopedic, and neurological diagnoses.
• Develop an appropriate plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the patient and family.
• Select and implement appropriate treatment techniques using traditional modalities, manual skills, and available technology.
• Help grow a new program at the location.
• Maintain excellent time management and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and support staff.
• Protect sensitive information by limiting access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary and following organizational safeguards.

Benefits

• Career development and mentorship, including 1:1 mentorship and leadership opportunities.
• Support with continuing education.
• Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a nonprofit organization employee.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and time off.
• Paid documentation time.
• Opportunities to connect with the community and participate in clinic-organized community service and volunteering events.
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative culture focused on patient-centered, high-quality care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level