--- title: Occupational Therapist at Excelsior Care Group description: Excelsior Care Group is hiring for the Occupational Therapist role in Hempstead, NY. Pays $50–$60 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/occupational-therapist-at-excelsior-care-group-01a0ee1a-224d-7357-88a5-459cc616fb9f date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Excelsior Care Group as Occupational Therapist in Hempstead, NY. Pays $50–$60 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/kmrdis.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Hempstead, NY | | **Salary** | $50/hr - $60/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Excelsior Care Group. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Excelsior Care Group. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $114,000 – $130,000 a year (median $122,000). ## Description **Facility:** Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center **Position:** Occupational Therapist (OT) **Location:** Hempstead, New York **Shift:** Full-Time **Salary:** $50–$60 per hour **About Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center** Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, resident-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. **Job Responsibilities** - Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities to identify areas for improvement - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs - Provide therapeutic activities and interventions to improve daily living and functional skills - Educate patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive techniques, and assistive devices - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to ensure comprehensive care - Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed - Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes - Advocate for patient needs across care settings - Assist patients with transitions back to daily activities - Conduct home or workplace assessments and recommend modifications when appropriate - Stay current with advancements and best practices in occupational therapy **Candidate Requirements** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program - Current New York State Occupational Therapist license - Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist - Nursing home or skilled nursing experience preferred - Strong knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and psychology - Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), including Net Health and Sigma (preferred) - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team **Benefits** - Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Employee Recognition Program - Supportive, team-oriented work environment - Company perks and employee discounts **Make a Difference** Join our team and help residents achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life. Apply today to become a valued member of Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. ## Skills - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (Nbcot) - Multidisciplinary Team - Problem Solving - Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs) - Critical Thinking - Occupational Therapist License - Treatment Planning - Assistive Instruments - Six Sigma - Progress Notes - Ability to Work Independently - Process Documentation - Communication - Electronic Health Records (Ehr) - Human Anatomy ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Discounts/Reimbursements - Employee Programs - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [More jobs at Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Allied Health jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/allied-health?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Occupational Therapist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/allied-health/occupational-therapist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385446 jobs - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150107 jobs - [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 356 jobs - [Hempstead, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/hempstead?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 136 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385446 jobs - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150107 jobs - [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 356 jobs - [Hempstead, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/hempstead?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 136 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)