Occupational Therapist OT

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center; Melrose (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Riverside is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team on-site in Manhattan. You will work in an interdisciplinary setting with OT, PT, SLP, nurses, and social work to deliver patient-centered care.

Ideal for new graduates, we offer structured mentorship, hands-on orientation, and ongoing clinical education from experienced clinicians. The role supports advancement across a 35-facility network and living balance for providers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Valid OT license/registration in NY or license eligible.
• Experience with documentation including evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, discharge summaries.
• Strong collaboration with PT/SLP/nursing/dietitians.
• Supervise OTAs as per state practice act.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred residents for medical status, functional ability and rehab potential.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Deliver OT interventions focused on ADL performance and safety.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, and discharge documentation on time.
• Educate residents and families on therapy approaches and safety.
• Collaborate with care team to support discharge readiness.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
• Supervise OTAs and students per state rules.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Mentorship/training

Clinical documentation

ADL focus

Supervision of OTAs

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Riverside is a 520 bed facility in the Upper West Side in Manhattan with 220 short term beds, with an exceptional rehab gym and onboarding program. Ideal for new grads as a stepping stone into their career and one block from the subway. We are hiring a full time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. Hiring for this role is done on site by our Director of Rehab and facility leadership, not by an outside recruiter. You will interview with the people you will actually work with.

We are part of a growing network of 35 skilled nursing facilities, which means real clinical support behind you and real places to go from here.

Why This OT Role Is Different

• Interdisciplinary by design. OT, PT, SLP, nursing team, dietitian, respiratory, social work, and MDS work from the same plan and the same table. You will not be treating in a silo.

• A training environment. New graduates are welcome. You get structured mentorship, hands on orientation, and ongoing clinical education from clinicians who want to teach.

• Leadership that is present. Our Director of Rehab and facility administration are invested in where you want to be in five years and will talk with you about it regularly, not only once a year at review time.

• Growth you can actually reach. A 35 facility network that is still expanding means specialty program development, mentorship roles, and leadership tracks, including:

  • Dementia clinical focus champions
  • Respiratory champions and step down
  • Adaptive equipment liaison specialists
  • Assistant director and lead or senior therapist ladder programs

• Work life balance is an operating priority. Tell us the schedule you need, and we will work with you to build it. Our residents come first, and happy therapists equal happy patients.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate referred residents to determine medical status, functional ability, limitations, precautions, and rehabilitation potential

• Build individualized treatment plans with measurable, achievable goals based on each resident’s capacity and tolerance, under physician direction

• Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions focused on ADL performance, safety, and return to prior level of function

• Complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documentation accurately and on time

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques, safety, and carryover strategies

• Collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, dietitians, and social work to deliver patient centered care and support discharge readiness

• Recommend adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, and environmental modifications

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and students in accordance with the state practice act

What You Will Need

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• Valid Occupational Therapist license and registration in the state of practice, or license eligible

• Ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with the state practice act

• Comfort with clinical documentation including evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries

• Commitment to confidentiality, HIPAA, and Federal Resident Rights

Preferred, Not Required

• Experience in long term care, sub acute, or geriatric rehabilitation

• Prior experience in an interdisciplinary care model

• New graduates and therapists new to skilled nursing are encouraged to apply. We train.

What We Offer

• Pay of $41.00 to $47.00 per hour

• Health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401k

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• CEU support and in house clinical education

• Advancement opportunities across a 35 facility network

• Employee engagement and recognition programs

Pay: $41.00 to $47.00 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person, [Manhattan, New York]

Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.