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TheraCare Queens
New York, New York

Occupational Therapist- Early Intervention

Occupational Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68-$73/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) – Early Intervention
  • Location: Queens–NY
  • Company: TheraCare
  • Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Hourly, & Fee-for-Service
  • Pay: $68.00-73.00 per hr (FFS)

About TheraCare

TheraCare has been a trusted provider of Early Intervention services across New York City for over 30 years. Our mission is to support children (birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays by providing high-quality therapeutic services in home and community-based settings. We are currently seeking Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping young children thrive.

Position Overview

As an Occupational Therapist in the Early Intervention program, you will provide services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. You will work directly in the child’s natural environment to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and adaptive behavior, while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct evaluations and provide direct occupational therapy services for children ages 0–3.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IFSP goals.
  • Work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Coach and educate caregivers to support therapy carryover at home.
  • Maintain accurate records and comply with NYC Early Intervention documentation standards.
  • Participate in IFSP meetings and case reviews as needed.
  • Flexible scheduling options and geographic caseload clustering.
  • Competitive rates for service sessions and evaluations.
  • Mobile-friendly paperless documentation system.
  • Professional development and CEU opportunities.
  • Clinical support and mentorship available.
  • Referral and retention bonus programs.
  • Current NYS license and registration as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
  • Degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
  • Experience in early childhood or pediatric therapy strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of Early Intervention standards and family-centered care principles.
  • Strong communication, time management, and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Reliable transportation to travel throughout the assigned borough.
  • Hand dexterity ability (ability to operate mobile device, smart phone, computer).
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to travel to various locations on a near daily basis.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

What We Offer

Referral and retention bonus program

Physical Requirements

*Rates are determined based on a combination of factors such as experience level, assignment location, service setting, and applicable program guidelines.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningIFSP documentationCaregiver educationCollaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$147k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 34% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapyranked against 9,077 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$141k–$152kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $87k–$114k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New York366 active9,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 34% no call · 55% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew York Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment405 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,118 in the last 30 days1,753 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
TheraCare Queenssilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index9 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,077 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist- Early Intervention at TheraCare Queens a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,077 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 15 employers
8
<$95k
7
$95k-105k
10
$105k-115k
1
$120k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
19% this job
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist / Hand Therapist - NoHo

$88k-$120k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About TheraCare Queens

Hospitals and Health Care
White Plains, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Professional Development
CEU Opportunities
Clinical Support
Mentorship
Referral Bonus
Retention Bonus

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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.