Occupational Therapist- Early Intervention
Listed compensation
$68-$73/hr
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,077 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $141k–$152k | Occupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $87k–$114k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 366 active | 9,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 34% no call · 55% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment405 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,118 in the last 30 days | 1,753 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 Queens | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index9 active listings |
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.
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