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Johnson City, New York

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74k-$80k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Salaried: $74,100- $79,950 (depending on experience)
  • Equivalent Hourly: $38- $41
  • Shift: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Days

Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking to add an Occupational Therapist (OT) to its rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy services that help residents regain independence, improve daily living skills, and achieve their highest level of function. If you're passionate about helping others maximize their quality of life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located in Johnson City, NY, Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State.

Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both residents and employees. At Susquehanna, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who value teamwork, respect, and continuous growth.

Join us and build a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
  • Provide skilled therapy services focused on improving functional abilities, ADLs, mobility, and quality of life
  • Establish short- and long-term rehabilitation goals and monitor resident progress
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support resident outcomes
  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with state regulations
  • Complete all required documentation, assessments, care plans, and billing records accurately and timely
  • Provide resident and family education regarding therapy goals, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs
  • Recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) needs
  • Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Valid New York State Occupational Therapist License required
  • Newly licensed Occupational Therapists encouraged to apply
  • Skilled nursing facility experience preferred
  • Strong clinical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Commitment to resident-centered care and rehabilitation excellence

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Retirement Saving Options

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient EvaluationMobility TrainingInterdisciplinary CollaborationSupervisionPatient Education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

9
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Johnson City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Binghamton, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Retirement Saving Options