What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) — Assisted Living Facility position at LeadingAge New York?
Full Occupational Therapist Job Description
Restore Independence. TransformLives.
Occupational therapy in the assisted living setting isabout one thing: helping people get back to the activities that define theirlives. At TheraDynamics, our OTs in ALF settings work with patients recoveringfrom strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurologicalconditions. You will design creative, functional interventions that addressADLs, cognitive retraining, upper extremity rehabilitation, and safe dischargeplanning. Your work directly determines whether a patient goes home or stays ina facility — and we give you the tools, time, and support to make that happen.
What You Will Do
You will conduct comprehensive occupational therapyevaluations, develop individualized treatment plans focused on functionalindependence, and collaborate with nursing, PT, SLP, and social work to ensurecoordinated patient care. You will address self-care skills, cognitive andperceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregivertraining. Your clinical reasoning will be valued, and your productivityexpectations will be realistic.
What We Offer
Restore Independence. TransformLives.
Occupational therapy in the assisted living setting isabout one thing: helping people get back to the activities that define theirlives. At TheraDynamics, our OTs in ALF settings work with patients recoveringfrom strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurologicalconditions. You will design creative, functional interventions that addressADLs, cognitive retraining, upper extremity rehabilitation, and safe dischargeplanning. Your work directly determines whether a patient goes home or stays ina facility — and we give you the tools, time, and support to make that happen.
What You Will Do
You will conduct comprehensive occupational therapyevaluations, develop individualized treatment plans focused on functionalindependence, and collaborate with nursing, PT, SLP, and social work to ensurecoordinated patient care. You will address self-care skills, cognitive andperceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregivertraining. Your clinical reasoning will be valued, and your productivityexpectations will be realistic.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: (based on experienceand location)
- 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited free CEUs through our online learningplatform Medbridge
- Parental leave
- Flexible scheduling options
- Clinical mentorship for new graduates
- Referral bonus program
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapyfrom an accredited program
- Current or eligible for New York State OT license
- NBCOT certification (or eligible)
- Passion for helping patients regain independence
- Strong clinical reasoning and creative problem-solvingskills
- New graduates are encouraged to apply