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Liberty Resources
Hauppauge, New York

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$75/hr

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Job Description

Liberty POST is currently seeking motivated and energetic Early Childhood Occupational Therapists (OT) for part-time and/or full-time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available in our office in Hauppauge as well as throughout Long Island.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.

Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana.

We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.

We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assess, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly using our Electronic Medical Record system.

Conduct Occupational Therapy sessions for children with various diagnoses (ex: ASD, sensory issues, fine motor delay, etc.).

  • Provide center-based and/or home care services.
  • Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
  • Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of New York required.
  • Knowledge of New York State laws/regulations in regard to Occupational
  • Therapy.
  • Minimum of two years of experience working with children is preferred.
  • Experience in sensory integration is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance.
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits for This Position

  • Health Benefits and Retirement packages available based on size of caseload
  • Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
  • Mentoring is offered to all providers
  • Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
  • Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time

Pay

Fee-for-Service Rates

Office/Clinic Based (EI/CPSE): starting $28 for 30-minute session

Home/Community Based EI

  • 45-minutes: $57
  • 60-minutes: $75

Home/Community Based CPSE starts at $35 for 30-minute session

Evals starting at $155

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and monitor children’s progress, update treatment plans, and provide occupational therapy to children with varied diagnoses through center-based and home/community-based sessions. Maintain confidential records and comply with New York State Early Intervention and special education laws and regulations.

Requirements

A New York State occupational therapist license and a valid driver’s license with proof of car insurance are required. At least two years of experience working with children and experience in sensory integration are preferred, along with knowledge of relevant state regulations and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Child AssessmentProgress MonitoringTreatment PlanningFine Motor TherapyElectronic Medical RecordsConfidential RecordkeepingKnowledge of New York State RegulationsInterpersonal CommunicationOrganization

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (325 salary observations; 901 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,077 salary observations; 27,178 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 ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$58k–$156kOccupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $81k–$111k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$94k median in New York$97k nationally (−4%)325 state / 5,077 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New York375 active9,409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 26% no call · 63% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Occupational Therapist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 6% offer loan repayment418 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,375 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Liberty Resources

Individual and Family Services
Syracuse, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Benefits (based on caseload)
Retirement Package (based on caseload)
Sick Time (NYS laws)
Mentoring
Unlimited CEU Courses (ASHA, AOTA, APTA, CTLE)
Flexible Schedule
Biweekly Direct Deposit

Living in Hauppauge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$766k
Typical market rent
$3,078/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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