Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing: Growth & Mentorship

Cortlandt Healthcare, LLC; Mount Ivy (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Cortlandt Healthcare in Cortlandt Manor, NY is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, dietitians, social work, and other staff to deliver patient-centered care.

New graduates welcome; structured mentorship; leadership engaged in career goals; opportunities to advance within a 35-facility network; on-site supervision by Director of Rehab; emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid OT license and registration in the state of practice, or license eligible.
• Ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with state practice act.
• 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 goals based on capacity and tolerance.
• Deliver skilled OT 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 and environmental modifications.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and students.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship

Leadership awareness

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Cortlandt Healthcare in Cortlandt Manor, NY is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, dietitians, social work, and other staff to deliver patient-centered care.

New graduates welcome; structured mentorship; leadership engaged in career goals; opportunities to advance within a 35-facility network; on-site supervision by Director of Rehab; emphasis on work-life balance.