Occupational Therapist (OTR) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • New Hyde Park, 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 development.

Occupational Therapists in skilled nursing settings work with patients recovering from strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurological conditions. They design functional interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, and upper-extremity rehabilitation, and support safe discharge planning. The role focuses on helping patients regain independence and return to meaningful activities.

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 therapist addresses self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training. Clinical reasoning is valued, and productivity expectations are described as realistic.

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.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work to coordinate patient care.
• Address self-care skills and activities of daily living.
• Treat cognitive and perceptual deficits, including through cognitive retraining.
• Provide upper-extremity rehabilitation and functional interventions.
• Address home safety and adaptive equipment needs.
• Train caregivers.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning.

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