Occupational Therapist - Driving Program - Sunnyview Rehab

7 days ago
Schenectady, New York$74,568 - $95,597/yearFull TimeOccupational Therapist

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Trinity Health as a Occupational Therapist – Driving Program in Schenectady, New York. Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Looking for a better work/life balance and reasonable productivity standards with time built into your day for documentation? This position is for you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform evaluations and re-evaluations according to standards and recommended techniques.
  • Assess a driver’s physical, visual, and cognitive abilities to determine if it is safe for them to return to the road.
  • Establish, implement, and adapt an individualized treatment plan of care (including appropriate goal setting, treatment activities and frequency).
  • Document accurately, completely, and timely.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $74,568 - $95,597/year
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Trinity Health in Schenectady, New York.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical ReasoningCommunication SkillsDriving RehabilitationFunctional Independence AssessmentDocumentationCognitive AssessmentVisual AssessmentPhysical Assessment

Requirements

A NYS Occupational Therapist license is required, and at least one year of experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must demonstrate professional competency in OT practice and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Driving Program - Sunnyview Rehab at Trinity Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Trinity Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Trinity Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $35k to $45k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Schenectady, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($35k–$45k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Reasoning, Communication Skills, Driving Rehabilitation, Functional Independence Assessment, Documentation, Cognitive Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will perform evaluations and implement programs to improve patients' functional independence, specifically assessing driving safety. Responsibilities include establishing individualized treatment plans and documenting patient progress accurately.

Benefits package: 1-to-1 Mentorship, Monthly Free Continuing Education, External CE Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible, Comprehensive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
2-5

Benefits & Perks

1-to-1 Mentorship
Monthly Free Continuing Education
External CE Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
Comprehensive Benefits Package
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

7d ago