Occupational Therapist, OT

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$52/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Description

  • ## UP TO $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS
  • - FULL TIME OR PART TIME ($45/hr - $52/hr) * EXCELLENT BENEFITS * GREAT TEAM * AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE FIRST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE * NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY *

Middletown Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a 230-bed *TOP RATED* skilled nursing facility dedicated to being a premier provider in short-term rehabilitation, subacute, & long-term healthcare services & trusted by families to care for their loved ones for 30+ years.

Our mission is to provide high quality care to all with respect & compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals. We offer EXCELLENT benefits including Aetna Health benefits on the 1st of the month after hire, along with other key benefits for those eligible!!

Occupational Therapist, OT is to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing Occupational Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times

Occupational Therapist, OT must possess the ability to plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., of the occupational therapy program to help residents obtain/maintain their highest level of physical, mental and social well-being.

Occupational Therapist, OT will Interpret and/or instruct in physical therapy policies and procedure to personnel, residents, family members, etc. as necessary.

Occupational Therapist, OT will participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments (MDS), etc. as necessary

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as required.

Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required and maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents

Requirements

Must possess a current license and registration to practice as a Occupational Therapist, OT in the State of NY.

  • Must possess current malpractice insurance, license in good standing
  • Dedicated to providing extraordinary compassionate care as a Occupational Therapist, OT
  • Energetic, enthusiastic, committed, & passionate about quality care
  • Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, & sometimes challenging residents
  • Patience, a cheerful disposition, & willingness to assist any residents & co-workers
  • Excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills
  • Trusted to work independently & in a team environment
  • Able to work well under pressure, flexible, & will work harmoniously with all staff

Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by calling 845.343.0801 and asking to speak to the HR Department or email us at HR@mprhc.com

*Disclaimer: This is a general job summary for advertisement purposes only. A full comprehensive job description can be provided upon request or during the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will plan, organize, and implement therapy services to help residents achieve their highest level of physical and mental well-being. Responsibilities include supervising assistants, participating in care plan development, and maintaining accurate treatment records.

Key Skills

Care planningMDS assessmentSupervisionDocumentationSubacute care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist, OT at Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 70% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.3% 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 ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 17 employers

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<$100k
7
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k
1
$141k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
28% this job
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Occupational Therapy

Living in Middletown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k
Typical market rent
$2,340/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Middletown, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
Aetna Health Insurance
Excellent Benefits