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United Health Services
Johnson City, New York

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37-$55.5/hr

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Job Description

Position Overview

As an Inpatient Occupational Therapist, you'll help patients overcome challenges, restore function, and regain independence during critical moments in their recovery journey. Working alongside physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers, you'll create meaningful connections that support healing and empower patients to achieve their highest level of well-being.

If you're passionate about making a difference one patient at a time, we invite you to join our team. Bring your expertise, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care to a workplace where your contributions are valued and every connection has the power to change a life.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit

Occupational Therapy, UHS Wilson Medical Center

Primary Work Shift

Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation Range

  • $37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience
  • Education/Experience

Minimum Required

Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy, receiving applicable degree or certificate in occupational therapy course of study, with Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent.

  • Possession of a NYS license or eligibility to be licensed as an occupational therapist.
  • CPR certification within first 3 months of employment.

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree: Clinical experience in a hospital-based setting.
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certified.

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at uhsinc.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will help patients restore function and regain independence during their recovery journey in an inpatient setting. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and caregivers to support patient well-being and healing.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold or be eligible for a New York State license. A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required, and CPR certification must be obtained within three months of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

RehabilitationClinical assessmentInpatient careTreatment planningPatient empowermentInterdisciplinary collaborationCompassionate careDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (284 salary observations; 801 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 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 York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Inpatient at United Health Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,334 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 20 employers

10
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
2
$150k-170k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist (Maternity Relief)

up to $150,000
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Johnson City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Binghamton, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About United Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Binghamton, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
PTO Accrual from Day One
Flexible Spending Accounts
Financial Advisors
Wellness Rewards up to $400/year