Occupational Therapist

What You'll Do

As an Occupational Therapist with Priority Care Rehab Staffing, you'll empower patients to regain independence in their daily activities—from getting dressed and preparing meals to playing and learning. You'll help people of all ages participate fully in the things that matter most to them, whether that's returning to work, caring for themselves, or simply enjoying time with family.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assess patients' functional abilities in daily living activities and identify barriers to independence

• Design creative, meaningful treatment plans that focus on what matters most to each patient

• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills, coordination, cognitive abilities, and sensory processing

• Adapt environments and recommend assistive devices to maximize independence

• Teach patients and caregivers compensatory strategies for daily tasks

• Work closely with families, especially in pediatric cases, to integrate therapy into everyday routines

• Monitor progress and modify treatment approaches to achieve optimal outcomes

• Complete thorough documentation of evaluations, progress, and discharge plans

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• Current state licensure in NY, NJ, CT, or FL (or eligible for licensure)

• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking

• Ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations

• Patient, encouraging, and empathetic approach

Preferred:

• Experience in skilled nursing facilities and/or pediatric home health settings

• CPR/BLS certification

• Familiarity with standardized assessment tools

• Training in sensory integration, feeding therapy, or developmental interventions (for pediatric positions)

General Qualities We Value In All Roles

Across every position at Priority Care Rehab Staffing, we're looking for therapy professionals who:

• Put Patients First – You genuinely care about the people you serve and celebrate their victories, big and small

• Communicate with Heart – You listen actively, explain clearly, and connect warmly with patients, families, and team members

• Stay Professional – You maintain appropriate boundaries, respect confidentiality, and represent our values in every interaction

• Embrace Collaboration – You work well with interdisciplinary teams and value input from colleagues across all healthcare roles

• Stay Current – You're committed to learning, growing, and staying updated on best practices in your field

• Show Flexibility – You adapt to changing patient needs, schedules, and care environments with a positive attitude

• Take Initiative – You problem-solve proactively and advocate for what your patients need