Lead Occupational Therapist – SNF Rehab Leader (Queens)

Serenitytherapyslt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued

Job summary

The Full-Time Lead Occupational Therapist (OT) will join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Queens, NY. This role combines leadership with direct patient care, mentoring therapy staff, and ensuring clinical excellence.

You will supervise the rehabilitation team, support treatment planning, and help maintain regulatory compliance and timely documentation, while maintaining a partial caseload as directed.

Qualifications

• Valid New York OT license.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Rehab Director in supervising the rehabilitation department and therapy staff.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical guidance to therapists.
• Support patient care needs, treatment planning, and problem-solving.
• Ensure efficient department operations and adherence to facility policies.
• Collaborate with the Rehab Director on scheduling and departmental needs.
• Promote compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards.
• Maintain a partial clinical caseload as determined by the Rehab Director.
• Support accuracy and timeliness of clinical documentation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Clinical guidance

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

The Full-Time Lead Occupational Therapist (OT) will join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Queens, NY. This role combines leadership with direct patient care, mentoring therapy staff, and ensuring clinical excellence.

You will supervise the rehabilitation team, support treatment planning, and help maintain regulatory compliance and timely documentation, while maintaining a partial caseload as directed.