Occupational Therapist (OTR) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • New York, NY

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About The Position

TheraDynamics is a therapist-owned rehabilitation company with over 20 years of experience serving the Tri-State area. In a skilled nursing facility setting, the Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence in activities that define their lives, including patients recovering from strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurological conditions. The therapist designs functional interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, upper-extremity rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning. The role offers clinical autonomy, manageable caseloads, realistic productivity expectations, and support to help therapists provide effective care.

The Occupational Therapist conducts comprehensive evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence, and coordinates care with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work. The role also 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 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.
• Design and provide interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, and upper-extremity rehabilitation.
• Address self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, and adaptive equipment needs.
• Provide caregiver training and support safe discharge planning.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work to coordinate patient care.

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.
• H-1B visa sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

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