Occupational Therapist, OT

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$124,800/yr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • PRN/Per Diem * Weekend Availability Required *

EPIC Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains is a BEAUTIFUL *TOP RATED* 160-bed NEW skilled nursing & rehabilitation center that opened in 2020 in the heart of White Plains. Come join a family of facilities in New York State.

Intrinsic to each facility in the EPIC portfolio are the words “Rehabilitation & Healthcare”, as our overriding goal is to rehabilitate patients and successfully return them to their lives.

For those who have come to reside permanently, we aim to create the best possible environment while optimizing their quality of life.

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 914-350-9010 and ask to speak to the HR Dept. or email us at HR@epicwpr.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 programs to help residents achieve their highest level of physical, mental, and social well-being. They are also responsible for supervising assistants, maintaining treatment records, and participating in resident care planning and discharge processes.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareMDS AssessmentSupervisionTeamworkDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% 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, OT at Epic Rehabilitation & Nursing at White Plains 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 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

9
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
#2

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$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in White Plains

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$872k≈ 7.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,262/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Epic Rehabilitation & Nursing at White Plains

Hospitals and Health Care
White Plains, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

PRN/Per Diem
Weekend Availability Required