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St. Luke's University Health Network
Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Full Time Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$122k

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Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset!

Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for occupational therapy evaluation and treatment planning for physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation or adaption of assigned patients to a disability, utilizing professional skills. Provides quality occupational therapy services with assistance of COTA. This position requires an ability to be creative, adaptable and the ability for independent judgment of assigned duties.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Completes patient evaluations, develops treatment plans and implements treatment programs.
  • Administers treatment at multiple locations for in/out patients.
  • Supervises COTA daily as needed.
  • Complete timely communication and documentation of patient related information.
  • Represents OT in various multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Assists in OT department cross training of OT personnel.
  • Supervises OTR/ COTA field work students and volunteers.
  • Promotes safety in the department on a daily basis and participates in and presents in-services to OT staff and others.
  • Assists in developing and implementing program development.
  • Provides back-up for departmental therapists during vacation periods.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs.

Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells.

Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Education

Doctoral Degree or Masters degree from an accredited occupational therapy is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required. The Occupational Therapist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law (based on work location).

Training and Experience

Successful completion course work and completion of required clinical affiliations from an accredited occupational therapy educational program. CPR certification

Minimum - Maximum Compensation Pay Range

$76,300.00 - $122,080.00

St Luke’s University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States.

Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.

Benefit Offerings

St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities. Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.

Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting patient evaluations, developing treatment plans, and implementing rehabilitation programs for physical, mental, and emotional adaptation. They also supervise COTA staff, students, and volunteers while participating in multidisciplinary meetings and program development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctoral or Master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and possess a current license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certifications are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationMultidisciplinary collaborationSupervisionClinical instructionSafety compliancePatient care

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 42 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

8
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 700 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Phillipsburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$343k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,022/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About St. Luke's University Health Network

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Bethlehem, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Generous PTO
Sick Leave