Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Occupational Therapists — ready for your next opportunity in Brooklyn?

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I’m hiring for a full-time Occupational Therapist opportunity with a 189-bed rehabilitation and nursing center in Brooklyn, NY . This is a great fit for an OT who wants a consistent weekday schedule, strong earning potential, hands-on rehab experience, and a collaborative clinical environment where you can continue to grow.

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✨ Opportunity Highlights

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Brooklyn, NY

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️ Monday–Friday

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⏰ 8-hour shifts

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$45+/hour for newer OTs

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Around $50/hour for experienced OTs , with flexibility based on experience

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Potential overtime

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✅ NY OT license required

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✅ CPR/BLS

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SNF/LTC experience is ideal, but not required

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Why this OT opportunity stands out

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Interdisciplinary care: Work alongside PT, SLP, nursing, dietary, respiratory, social work, and MDS teams focused on the same resident-centered plan of care.

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A place to learn and grow: New graduates and OTs who are newer to skilled nursing are encouraged to apply. The environment includes structured mentorship, hands-on orientation, and ongoing clinical education.

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Real career pathways: The center is part of a growing network of 35 skilled nursing facilities , creating opportunities to explore specialty programs, mentorship, and leadership tracks.

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Meet the people you’ll work with: Interviews are conducted on site with the Director of Rehab and facility leadership.

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⚖️ Work-life balance matters: A stable full-time weekday schedule gives you the opportunity to build meaningful clinical experience while maintaining consistency outside of work.

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Convenient Brooklyn location: The center offers a spacious rehabilitation gym, free on-site parking, and public transportation access, with the B36 stopping in front and the B43 and B3 approximately one block away.

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What you’ll do

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• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities, limitations, precautions, and rehabilitation potential
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• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable, achievable goals
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• Provide skilled OT interventions focused on ADLs, safety, independence, and return to prior level of function
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• Complete evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documentation
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• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety strategies
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• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered care and discharge readiness
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• Recommend adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, and environmental modifications
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• Supervise OTAs and students in accordance with the state practice act
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What you’ll need

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• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
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• Valid New York Occupational Therapist license/registration or license eligibility
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• CPR/BLS
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• Comfort with clinical documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration
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• Commitment to resident-centered care, confidentiality, HIPAA, and Federal Resident Rights
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Long-term care, sub-acute, geriatric rehab, or interdisciplinary care experience is a plus — but it’s not required. New graduates are welcome.

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Interested, or know an OT who could be a great fit? Let’s connect! Feel free to message me, tag someone, or share this opportunity with your network.

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James OConnor | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

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View email address on ziprecruiter.com