OT New Grad Friendly: Mentored Rehab Therapist in NYC

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center; Flatbush (NY); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Paid time off

CEU support

Advancement opportunities

Employee recognition

Résumé du poste

Riverside is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in Manhattan. The role emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach with OT, PT, SLP, nursing, and others sharing plans and care tables.

On-site interviews with our Director of Rehab and facility leadership ensure you meet the team you will work with. New graduates are welcome; we offer structured mentorship, hands-on orientation, and ongoing clinical education.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Mentorship

Leadership

Formation

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

Riverside is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in Manhattan. The role emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach with OT, PT, SLP, nursing, and others sharing plans and care tables.

On-site interviews with our Director of Rehab and facility leadership ensure you meet the team you will work with. New graduates are welcome; we offer structured mentorship, hands-on orientation, and ongoing clinical education.