Occupational Therapist (OTR) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • Rhinebeck, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Occupational Therapist works in a skilled nursing facility, helping patients recover function after conditions such as strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurological conditions. The role involves designing functional interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, upper-extremity rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning. The therapist's work supports patients' ability to return home or remain in a facility, with tools, time, and support provided to deliver care.

The position includes comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning, and coordination with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work. Care addresses self-care, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment, and caregiver training. Clinical reasoning is valued, and productivity expectations are described as realistic. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem options are available; compensation depends on experience, location, position, and employment type.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current or eligible for a New York State occupational therapy license.
• 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.
• Provide interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, upper-extremity rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning.
• Address self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training.
• Help patients regain independence and support 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.
• H-1B visa sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

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