Occupational Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in New York post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $46.29–$62.50, across 211 jobs that state their pay. 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
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center here: Service Employees International Union/United Healthcare Workers East 1199 at Rome, NY (100 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Apr 2024). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Staffing at Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 10.4 residents at an average hour (New York's middle home: 11.1); 36.2% of its nursing staff left in a year (New York: 38.3%); Medicare staffing rating 4 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
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.) Every state's OT Compact status.
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%
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About the job
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Job Type : Full Time, Part Time, or PRN
DESCRIPTION
To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Director of Rehabilitation, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
Job Functions
- Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
- Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
- Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
- Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
- Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed
Education & Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
From Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center
Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center is a 100 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center)-bed nursing home in Rome, NY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center
Based in Rome, NYHires in New YorkPay on its listings: 71.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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