Occupational Therapist (OTR) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • Mount Vernon, 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. In this skilled nursing facility role, the Occupational Therapist helps patients regain independence in daily activities while recovering from conditions such as strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurological conditions. The therapist develops functional interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, and upper-extremity rehabilitation, and supports safe discharge planning.

The role includes comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, individualized treatment planning, and coordinated care with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work. The therapist addresses self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training. TheraDynamics emphasizes manageable caseloads, clinical autonomy, realistic productivity expectations, and support for therapists' professional growth.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current or eligible for New York State occupational therapy licensure.
• 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 interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, and upper-extremity rehabilitation.
• Support safe discharge planning.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work to coordinate patient care.
• Address self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training.

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 options.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Referral bonus program.
• H1B visa sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

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