Occupational Therapist (OTR) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • Oswego, NY

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About The Position

TheraDynamics is a therapist-owned rehabilitation company with over 20 years of experience delivering patient outcomes across the Tri-State area. The company emphasizes manageable caseloads, clinical autonomy, and therapist growth.

Occupational Therapists in skilled nursing settings help patients regain independence in the activities that define their lives. Patients may be recovering from strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, or progressive neurological conditions. The role involves designing functional interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, upper extremity rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning. Therapists are provided tools, time, and support to contribute to patient discharge outcomes.

The Occupational Therapist conducts comprehensive evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence, and works with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work to coordinate patient care. The role also addresses self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training. The company values clinical reasoning and describes its productivity expectations as realistic.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current New York State occupational therapy license or eligibility to obtain one.
• NBCOT certification or eligibility for certification.
• 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 and activities of daily living.
• Address cognitive and perceptual deficits.
• Support home safety and safe discharge planning.
• Identify and address adaptive equipment needs.
• Provide caregiver training.
• Design functional interventions, including cognitive retraining and upper extremity rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and location.
• 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, with full-time, part-time, and per diem options available.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Referral bonus program.
• H-1B visa sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

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