Pediatric Occupational Therapist (School-Based and Clinic-Based)
Listed compensation
$125k-$146k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are seeking licensed Occupational Therapists for contract opportunities supporting preschool and school-age students in school-based and clinic-based settings in New York. Full-time and part-time positions are available.
Clinicians will work with students from diverse backgrounds and age groups, providing individualized occupational therapy to support their developmental, sensory, and functional needs. Onsite mentorship and clinical support are provided, and new graduates are welcome to apply.
Current locations include Staten Island, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. Contracts are expected to start as early as November 2026 and continue through June 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services in line with students' IEP goals
- Deliver therapy to preschool and school-age students based on assigned placements and caseloads
- Support development of fine motor skills, sensory processing, and sensory integration
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including daily treatment notes, annual reviews, and IEP updates
- Collaborate with relevant educational and clinical professionals to support student progress
- Valid New York State Occupational Therapist license (NYS OT)
- Experience with pediatric populations and school-based caseloads (preferred)
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- New graduates welcome to apply
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid New York State Occupational Therapist license. Experience with pediatric populations and school-based caseloads is preferred, though new graduates are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$153k (17 salary observations; 41 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (367 salary observations; 1,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$146k | Pediatrics median $96k (middle half $84k–$117k)663 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $153k median in New York | $91k nationally (+67%)17 state / 367 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in New York | 29 active | 700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 6% offer loan repayment418 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k≈ 7.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.