Occupational Therapist: Sign-On, Growth & Flexible Schedule

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Brownsville (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Paid time off

CEU support

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our on-site team. This 189-bed facility offers comprehensive rehab programs, mentorship for new grads, and a collaborative interdisciplinary care model.

You will evaluate residents, build individualized plans, supervise OTAs, and contribute to discharge readiness, with a schedule that supports work-life balance.

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.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

OT License

Clinical Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Supervision

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our on-site team. This 189-bed facility offers comprehensive rehab programs, mentorship for new grads, and a collaborative interdisciplinary care model.

You will evaluate residents, build individualized plans, supervise OTAs, and contribute to discharge readiness, with a schedule that supports work-life balance.