Occupational Therapist New graduates are welcome to apply!

New Grad Occupational Therapists - Start Your Career with Confidence!

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Are you a recent Occupational Therapy graduate looking for the right opportunity to launch your career? We are partnered with a highly respected, therapist-owned rehabilitation organization with more than 20 years of clinical excellence that is actively hiring Occupational Therapists across Skilled Nursing, Outpatient, and Home Health settings throughout New York.

These are long-term contract opportunities offering stability, mentorship, and the flexibility to either convert to a permanent position or remain on an ongoing contract based on your career goals.

The organization is known for its supportive culture, realistic productivity expectations, and clinical mentorship program designed specifically to help new graduates transition successfully into practice.

Compensation $35-$45/hour (based on experience and location)

Current Occupational Therapy Opportunities

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)

• Chapin (Queens) - 1 OT
• Eger (Staten Island) - 1 OT
• Upper East Side (Manhattan) - 1 OT
• Isabella (Manhattan) - 1 OT
• Morningside (Bronx) - 1 OT
• Workmens (Bronx) - 1 OT
• The Plaza (Bronx) - 2 OTs
• United Hebrew (Westchester) - 2 OTs
• Silvercrest (Queens) - 1 OT
• Carmel Richmond (Staten Island) - 1 OT
• Ocean Gardens (Queens) - 1 OT

Outpatient

• Hillside (Queens) - 1 OT
• Jackson Heights (Queens) - 2 OT/OTA
• Nicholas Avenue (Manhattan) - 1 OT
• 3rd Avenue (Manhattan) - 1 OT
• Leonard Street (Manhattan) - 1 OT
• Hone Avenue (Bronx) - 2 OT/OTA

Home Health

• Brooklyn - OTs needed throughout all zip codes
• Bronx - OTs needed throughout all zip codes
• Manhattan - Downtown and Uptown coverage
• Queens - Astoria, Long Island City, and Jamaica
• Staten Island - Opportunities throughout the borough

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence
• Collaborate with nursing, PT, SLP, and social work teams
• Address ADLs, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, and adaptive equipment needs
• Educate patients and caregivers to maximize outcomes
• Build confidence in your clinical decision-making through mentorship and support

Qualifications

• Master's or xhyhwjd Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• New York State Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility)
• NBCOT Certification (or eligibility)
• Passion for helping patients achieve greater independence
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates

• Flexible scheduling options available

• Long-term contract stability

• Potential for permanent hire

If you're looking for a supportive environment that invests in your growth while providing a clear path toward a long-term career, I'd love to connect.

James O'Connor

Senior Healthcare Recruiter | Solomon Page

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