Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing (Mentorship & Growth)

Cortlandt Healthcare, LLC; Village of Buchanan (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k

Paid time off and paid holidays

CEU support and in-house clinical教育

Advancement opportunities across a 35‑

Job summary

Cortlandt Healthcare in Cortlandt Manor, NY is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team on site. We offer interdisciplinary collaboration, structured mentorship for new grads, and clear leadership pathways within a 35-facility network.

You will evaluate residents, build treatment plans, and deliver ADL-focused therapy in a supportive environment with strong clinical education and advancement opportunities.

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

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship readiness

Clinical documentation

Education

OT degree from accredited program

OT license and registration in state

Job description

Cortlandt Healthcare in Cortlandt Manor, NY is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team on site. We offer interdisciplinary collaboration, structured mentorship for new grads, and clear leadership pathways within a 35-facility network.

You will evaluate residents, build treatment plans, and deliver ADL-focused therapy in a supportive environment with strong clinical education and advancement opportunities.