Occupational Therapist full time

Occupational Therapist full time

• Adult Day Program - New York, NY
• Nursing
• Full Time
• 655138

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STATUS: Full Time

SALARY: $ 111,305.22 per annum

About The New Jewish Home: Since 1848, The New Jewish Home has set the standard for caring for older New Yorkers helping people live with purpose, dignity, and connection at every stage of aging.

As a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare system serving all faiths, cultures, and income levels across New York City, we deliver exceptional clinical care and innovative community programs. Our Manhattan campus is staffed by a full-time medical team of Mount Sinai Physicians and nurse practitioners, ensuring the highest level of care. From Joint Commission-accredited skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation to home-based services and adult day health programs, our continuum of care is built to meet older adults where they are and help them thrive.

We're also proud to be designated a Great Place to Work, reflecting a culture of compassion and collaboration. When you join The New Jewish Home, you're becoming part of a legacy and a team committed to redefining how New York cares for its aging population.

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) CAPABLE Program & Adult Day Health Care (ADHC)

Location: Community-Based/Home Visits (Manhattan & Bronx) Department: Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) / CAPABLE Program Reports To: Project Coordinator Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time Salary: $111,305.22 annually (Full-Time)

Sign-On Bonus

We are pleased to offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires and $1,500 for part-time hires , payable as follows:

• 50% after six (6) months of employment
• 50% after one (1) year of employment

About the Opportunity

Join an innovative team dedicated to helping older adults live safely and independently in their homes. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to support our evidence-based CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) Program within Adult Day Health Care services.

In this community-based role, you will work closely with a Registered Nurse and an interdisciplinary care team to conduct home-based assessments, identify barriers to daily functioning, and develop individualized interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life. Through collaborative care planning and home modification recommendations, you will play a critical role in helping participants age in place while reducing the risk of hospitalization and long-term institutional care.

This position is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about serving older adults and committed to delivering person-centered care in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive participant screenings and assessments for the CAPABLE Program.
• Perform in-home evaluations to assess functional abilities, environmental barriers, and home safety concerns.
• Evaluate physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory functioning.
• Assess participants' ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Identify risks that impact safety and independence and recommend appropriate home modifications and adaptive solutions.
• Prepare work orders and coordinate with vendors regarding approved home modifications.
• Educate participants, families, and caregivers on adaptive equipment, home safety strategies, and therapeutic recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with CAPABLE program standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support participant goals and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage scheduling of participant home visits and assessments.
• Prepare program reports, outcome measures, and statistical data as required.
• Provide rehabilitation therapy services within the Adult Day Health Care Program, as assigned.
• Participate in professional development, continuing education, and CAPABLE-specific training.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Project Coordinator regarding participant progress and program operations.

CAPABLE Program Training

The selected candidate will complete a 10-hour virtual CAPABLE training program focused on participant assessment, care planning, intervention implementation, and outcome evaluation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, active, and unrestricted New York State Occupational Therapist license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of home care experience in a Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA), Long-Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHC), or similar community-based setting.
• Experience conducting home safety assessments and recommending environmental modifications.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, treatment approaches, adaptive equipment, and safety practices.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHRs) and standard computer applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual language skills.
• Experience working with older adults in community-based, geriatric, or aging-services settings.
• Knowledge of aging-in-place programs and evidence-based interventions that support independence and reduce hospitalizations.

Desired Competencies

• Commitment to person-centered, culturally responsive care.
• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a flexible schedule.
• Passion for improving the health, safety, and well-being of older adults.

Experience with Older Adults

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with the senior population preferred .
• Understanding of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial needs of aging adults.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with participants, families, caregivers, and community partners.

Salary Range: $ 111,305.22 per annum

The New Jewish Home (TNJH) provides a salary range in compliance with New York City's Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. The salary range provided reflects a good-faith estimate of potential base compensation for this position at the time of posting and does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other benefits.. It may be adjusted in the future. Actual salaries depend on several factors, including location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget considerations, internal equity, and the specific needs of the organization.

EEO/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets

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