Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing | Growth & Mentorship

Cortlandt Healthcare, LLC; Town of Ossining (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 on site. You will interview with the people you will actually work with and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support resident care.

We offer structured mentorship, ongoing clinical education, and growth opportunities within a 35-facility network. New graduates are welcome, and work-life balance is prioritized.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• Valid OT license in NY or license eligible.
• Ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

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

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Team leadership

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 on site. You will interview with the people you will actually work with and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support resident care.

We offer structured mentorship, ongoing clinical education, and growth opportunities within a 35-facility network. New graduates are welcome, and work-life balance is prioritized.