Occupational Therapist - Driving Program - Sunnyview Rehab
Listed compensation
$41.51-$53.72/hr
The week · per this postingWeekdays only
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Job Description
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! Join an organization ranked in the Top 30 Rehab Hospitals in the Nation by US News and World Report
- Full-Time Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Driving Program
- Sunnyview Rehab Hospital, Schenectady, NY
Sunnyview has a great opportunity for an OT to work in the Driving Program
More Amazing Reasons to join St. Peter's Health Partners:
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we offer 1 to 1 mentorship, monthly free continuing education, and external continuing education reimbursement, and more!
Patient and Staff Friendly Productivity Standards
Not for Profit Org - Qualifies for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program!
What You Will Do
Will be responsible for direct patient care, evaluation and implementation of programs designed to improve patients' functional independence.
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.
- Will be mentored and trained to obtain Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist credential
What You Will Need
- NYS Occupational Therapist license is required
- At least 1 year of OT experience is strongly preferred
- Demonstration of at least entry level professional competency of Occupational Therapy practice, theory, principles and applications
- Must function well within a team concept of rehabilitation professionals.
- Excellent communication skills, flexibility and exceptional clinical reasoning skills are essential.
Pay Range: $41.51 - $53.72 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid NYS Occupational Therapist license and possess excellent clinical reasoning and communication skills. At least one year of prior occupational therapy experience is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Driving Program - Sunnyview Rehab at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,052 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (193 salary observations; 552 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (828 salary observations; 2,572 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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