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Highland Park, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services (Per diem) #2641

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53-$58/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Parker at The Pavilion - Per diem - Hourly rate $53.00

  • $58.00 (depending on experience) - The areas highest quality rehabilitation services providing a warm and compassionate environment - 8:30am - 5:00pm, (2) shifts monthly as needed, Monday - Friday - The Occupational Therapist will provide direct occupational therapy services to residents and participants of Parker with the goal of helping them them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model of practice.

Learn why 2026 is our fourth year in a row being recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" by NJBiz.com, one of the leading business journals in the state.

Benefits

Subsidized childcare available, 403b, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free meal with every shift worked, use of Parker gym and pool, we are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Masters of Occupational Therapy preferred or Bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience required.
  • Valid NJ Occupational Therapy State licensure.
  • Valid NJ Driver's License.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience; nursing care facility w/ geriatric patients preferred.
  • Homecare visits are required.
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Parker Health Group, Inc.

You can make a difference in the field of aging services

At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment.

It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees.

We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!. Parker Rehab at Home Services (Home-Based)

Parker offers Rehabilitation Services – Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy – in the comfort of one’s home. We provide high quality, one-on-one individualized therapy sessions with the highest clinical outcomes for our participants. Program participants benefit from services offered in their own home by our dedicated care partners who are committed to meeting their needs.

Mileage, cell phone reimbursement, and travel time to visits are additional and covered per Parker’s guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct therapy services to residents and participants to help them reach their maximum performance potential. The role involves conducting home-based visits and delivering individualized therapy sessions within a medical model of practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid New Jersey state license. A minimum of one year of experience, preferably in a nursing care facility with geriatric patients, is required along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Geriatric carePatient assessmentHome health care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (159 salary observations; 471 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,096 salary observations; 27,028 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 New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,128 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$97k nationally (+1%)159 state / 5,096 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Jersey168 active9,042 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment190 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Parkerlife Health Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index6 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,128 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services (Per diem) #2641 at Parkerlife Health Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,128 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
8
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
3
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
63%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts

$80-$90/hr
#2

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Concierge Home Care · Okeechobee, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$65-$75/hr
#4

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$65-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Parkerlife Health Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Piscataway, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Subsidized childcare
403b
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free meal with every shift worked
Use of gym and pool
Tuition reimbursement
Group health insurance plans
Fully funded pension

Living in Highland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$575k
Typical market rent
$2,447/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
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.