Occupational Therapist – Rehab Team, Mentorship & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Paid time off

CEU support

Advancement opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Riverside is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team on site in Manhattan, NY. You will work within an interdisciplinary OT/PT/SLP and nursing team to deliver ADL-focused therapy, assess residents, and drive return-to-function goals.

New graduates are welcomed with structured mentorship, orientation, and ongoing clinical education. We offer a 35-facility network, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.]
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Skills

Supervision

Clinical documentation

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Riverside is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team on site in Manhattan, NY. You will work within an interdisciplinary OT/PT/SLP and nursing team to deliver ADL-focused therapy, assess residents, and drive return-to-function goals.

New graduates are welcomed with structured mentorship, orientation, and ongoing clinical education. We offer a 35-facility network, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits.