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Worcester, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist (OT) - NICU

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.16-$46.75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation.

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements.

Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement.

We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges.

Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement specialized treatment programs for patients within the NICU. They function as an interdisciplinary team member to provide direct patient care and individualized care planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in occupational therapy and possess active state licensure. A minimum of 2 years of practicing experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationNICU careClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (263 salary observations; 575 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,849 salary observations; 26,317 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Massachusetts vs national$91k median in Massachusetts$97k nationally (−5%)263 state / 6,849 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Massachusetts226 active9,293 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 18 employers
10
<$85k
8
$85k-100k
11
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
33% this job
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
#4

Occupational Therapist Outpatient Full Time VNA

$86k-$127k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,257 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$2,122/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.