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Vestra Care
Boonville, New York

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Rate: $45/hour
  • Shift: Per Diem

Sunset 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 Boonville, NY, Sunset 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 dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-centered care while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace where employees can thrive. At Sunset, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections, grow your skills, and make a positive impact in the lives of residents every day. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

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

Resident EvaluationTreatment PlanningFunctional Ability ImprovementADL TrainingMobility TrainingCota SupervisionPatient EducationAdaptive Equipment CoordinationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (404 salary observations; 871 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 33% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Vestra Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

11
<$120k
3
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k
3
$160k-180k
2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Care Occupational Therapist

$74-$93.75/hr
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$74-$93.75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boonville

Median resident rent
$589/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Vestra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Long Island, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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