Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$69K - $97.8K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- TOTS for an exciting career as an Occupational Therapist.
What You'll Do
As an Occupational Therapist you will work as a member of the team (family, staff and other service providers) to provide quality supports and services for children and their families.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Participate in team evaluations to determine developmental status and initial or ongoing eligibility.
- Develop IEP's with other team members.
- Maintain professional standards, and current skills in therapy techniques.
- Provide occupational therapy services for children.
- Write progress notes on time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs and progress.
- Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency.
- Aid in maintaining equipment and workspace.
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as assigned.
- Assist in staff development and training.
You're a great fit for this role if you have:
- Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognized college or university
- Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
- Three years experience working with children as a therapist is preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation
- $69,000- 97,750
- Benefits
- Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick )
- Retirement plan 403(b)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life/Accident insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Who We Are
Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.
Key Responsibilities
Provide quality occupational therapy services and supports for children and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing IEPs, and maintaining professional clinical records.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a current license from the State Board of Registration in Medicine. Three years of experience working with children as a therapist is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Confidential Employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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