Occupational Therapist (OTR) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • Rhinebeck, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraDynamics is a therapist-owned rehabilitation company with over 20 years of experience delivering patient outcomes across the Tri-State area. In the skilled nursing setting, Occupational Therapists help patients recovering from strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurological conditions return to meaningful daily activities. They design functional interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, and upper-extremity rehabilitation, and support safe discharge planning. The company emphasizes manageable caseloads, clinical autonomy, realistic productivity expectations, and support for therapists’ professional growth.

The Occupational Therapist conducts comprehensive evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence, and collaborates with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work to coordinate patient care. The role addresses self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem options are available.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current New York State OT license or eligibility to obtain one.
• NBCOT certification or eligibility.
• Passion for helping patients regain independence.
• Strong clinical reasoning and creative problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work to coordinate patient care.
• Address patients’ self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, and home safety.
• Assess adaptive equipment needs and provide caregiver training.
• Design functional interventions for ADLs, cognitive retraining, and upper-extremity rehabilitation.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited free continuing education units through the Medbridge online learning platform.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Referral bonus program.
• H1B visa sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

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