Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$28-$75/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $58k–$156k | Occupational 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 power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 375 active | 9,409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 26% no call · 63% no weekends43 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 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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