Occupational Therapist
- $7,500 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting states $45–$58 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in New York post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $46–$57.50, across 225 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in New York earn a median of $46.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in New York: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
New York is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a New York license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a New York license, apply to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions for a license by endorsement ($294, by its own page): what New York asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What New York requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
- Applicants must be of good moral character and at least 21, file the Application for Licensure (Form 1) with the fee, have their school send the Certification of Professional Education (Form 2), have NBCOT send examination scores or written verification of certification directly, and have every authority that licensed them send a Verification of Other Professional Licensure (Form 3).
- Staying active: The license is valid for life, but registration renews every 3 years and requires 36 hours of continuing competency learning activities per cycle, at least 24 of them in professional subjects.
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in New York · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility – Liberty, NY
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus!
Join Our In-House Therapy Team and Make a Difference Every Day!
Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team in Liberty, New York .
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on helping residents regain independence, improve function, and enhance their overall quality of life.
New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!
What We Offer
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits , including supplemental options for life insurance, accident coverage, short-term disability, and more
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with employer matching contributions
- Supportive in-house rehabilitation team
- Collaborative interdisciplinary work environment
- Clinical documentation utilizing Net Health and PointClickCare (PCC)
- Welcoming environment for both experienced therapists and new graduates
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services to short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.
- Address activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity function, cognition, adaptive equipment needs, and functional mobility.
- Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical outcomes.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapeutic interventions, safety techniques, and adaptive strategies.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation using Net Health and PointClickCare (PCC) .
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to maximize resident outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations.
Qualifications
- Current New York Occupational Therapist (OT) license or eligibility for licensure.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience with Net Health and PointClickCare (PCC) is preferred.
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills.
- Passion for providing compassionate, resident-centered care.
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility therapy team - and take advantage of our $7,500 sign-on bonus!
Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Achieve Rehab and Nursing's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Achieve Rehab and Nursing
Achieve Rehab and Nursing hires nurses, nursing assistants and therapists in Liberty, New York.
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