New Grad-Friendly OT - Interdisciplinary Rehab in NYC

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center; Ridgewood (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CEU support

Advancement opportunities across a 35‑

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center in Manhattan, NY is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to join a collaborative rehab team. This on-site role emphasizes mentorship, structured orientation, and cross-disciplinary care with PT, SLP, nursing, and social work to support patient recovery and discharge readiness.

New grads are welcome, with opportunities to advance across a 35-facility network and access in-house clinical education and CEU support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and valid state license.
• Ability to supervise OT Assistants in accordance with state practice act.
• Comfort with clinical documentation including evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Interest in interdisciplinary care and collaborative patient planning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred residents to determine medical status and rehabilitation potential.
• Build individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions focused on ADL and safety.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documents.
• Educate residents and families on therapy techniques and safety.
• Collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, dietitians, and social work for discharge readiness.
• Supervise OTAs and students in line with state practice acts.

Skills

Supervision of OTAs

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Valid Occupational Therapist license and registration in the state of practice

Job description

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center in Manhattan, NY is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to join a collaborative rehab team. This on-site role emphasizes mentorship, structured orientation, and cross-disciplinary care with PT, SLP, nursing, and social work to support patient recovery and discharge readiness.

New grads are welcome, with opportunities to advance across a 35-facility network and access in-house clinical education and CEU support.