Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Competitive salary
- Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full Time
- Location: Lawrenceville, NJ
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: End of School Year
- Position Type: Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our school community in Lawrenceville, NJ. The ideal candidate will provide therapy services to support students’ academic success, independence, and overall well-being throughout the school year.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct therapy services to students based on IEP goals
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Develop strategies to improve fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills
- Document progress and maintain compliance with state and district requirements
- Support inclusive practices within the classroom environment
Qualifications
- Valid New Jersey Occupational Therapy License (required)
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience working in school-based settings preferred
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (198 salary observations; 456 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,528 salary observations; 25,016 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Lawrenceville
- Median resident rent
- $2,241/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.