Occupational Therapist - OT - OTR - Full Time
Listed compensation
$43-$49/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
A full-time Occupational Therapist, (OT /OTR), position is now available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Here at The Pines at Poughkeepsie, we are a family of therapists with a vast array of experience. Nestled on the side of the Hudson River, our facility is home to both long-term care residents and subacute rehab patients. With the rehab industry imminently evolving, our team is dynamically creative and supportive in our approach to patient care.
You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.
Excellence. Stability. Integrity.
- We are owned and operated by therapists.
- We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
- Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
- We understand what therapists need to be successful.
We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.
We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.
The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!
We Offer Competitive Rates and Great Full-time Benefits
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Continuing Education program
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
- Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
- Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.
Good Faith Rate Range: $43.00-$49.00
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality occupational therapy services to residents in a sub-acute and skilled nursing environment. Collaborate with a team of therapists to help patients reach their highest level of independence.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified Occupational Therapists (OT/OTR). The role requires a commitment to ethical patient care and professional development.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (410 salary observations; 884 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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 ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,348 Occupational Therapy listings | listing-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $89k–$102k | Occupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $81k–$109k) | 12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $94k median in New York | $97k nationally (−2%) | 410 state / 6,684 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100) | BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 884 active | 25,690 nationally | live on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 9% remote · 36% no call · 55% no weekends | 47 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | — | through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - OT - OTR - Full Time at Preferred Therapy Solutions a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,348 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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About Preferred Therapy Solutions
Benefits & Perks
Living in Poughkeepsie
- Typical market rent
- $1,842/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.