Occupational Therapist
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting states $42–$46 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in New York post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $46–$57.50, across 185 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below 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).
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About the job
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Morningstar Residential Care Center – Oswego, New York
Pay: Up to $46/hour + $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Schedule: Full Time
(Per Diem shifts available)
Summary
No one works in healthcare by accident. It takes heart, purpose, and a genuine desire to help others live more independently. If you are passionate about restoring function and improving quality of life, we would love to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled OT services in accordance with physician orders and professional standards
- Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence and daily living skills
- Perform evaluations, annual screens, and nursing-requested assessments
- Document treatments, progress, and billing in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Educate residents and families on adaptive techniques and equipment
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Participate in care meetings, in-services, and ongoing education
- Maintain patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance
You’ll serve as a key partner in helping residents regain confidence, independence, and dignity.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s preferred, if applicable)
- Certified and holds a valid Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice
- Geriatric experience preferred
Benefits
✅ Competitive Pay – Up to $46/hour
✅ Comprehensive Benefits
✅ Generous PTO
✅ Holidays Off
✅ Paid Birthday Off
✅ SupportiveFun Team
✅ Meaningful Work Every Day
Apply today and start growing your career with us!
Morningstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
Morningstar Residential Care Center
17 Sunrise Terrace, Oswego, NY 13126
morningstarcares.com | 315- 342-4790
From Morningstar Residential Care's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Morningstar Residential Care hires nurses, therapists and nursing assistants in Oswego, New York.
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