Occupational Therapist - Adult Day Centers
Listed compensation
$55-$60/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
Occupational Therapist (OT) – PRN / Part-Time | 1:1 Home Care | Facilities
Take Occupational Therapy out of the clinic—and into real life.
If you’re looking for true flexibility, better pay control, and the ability to focus on patient care (not productivity quotas), this is the role you’ve been waiting for.
The Flexibility You Want
Design your schedule. Treat your way.
- Set your own availability – work as much or as little as you want.
- 1:1 patient care only – no double-booking, ever.
- Full clinical autonomy – create and execute your own treatment plans.
- PRN that actually feels PRN – no pressure, no minimums.
The Earnings & Model You Deserve
- Highly competitive tiered per-visit rates with increased PRN compensation.
- Salary options for full-timers.
- Tiered pay model – earn more as you take on more visits.
- Faster onboarding = faster earnings (start within ~2 weeks).
The Caseload You Need
Stern Scheduling Assurance Plan
- We’re confident we can fill your schedule. If we can’t:
- Get paid for up to 2 cancellations per month that we’re unable to replace.
The Support You Deserve
Dedicated admin team handles scheduling, documentation support, and coordination.
You focus on patient care. We handle the rest.
Shadowing available, put your concerns to bed.
Perks That Actually Help
- We built this role around what clinicians actually need:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- PTO & Paid Holidays.
- Commuter Support Package.
- Student Loan Repayment.
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan.
- Quarterly Wellness Stipend.
- Continuing Education Support.
What You’LL Need
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Active NY license.
Minimum 1 year of U.S. clinical experience (home care preferred).
- Current CPR certification.
- Reliable transportation.
- Strong communication and bedside manner.
- If you’re ready to take control of your schedule, earn more per visit, and deliver meaningful 1:1 care.
We’d Love to Connect
ysmith@sternathometherapy.com
845-879-2467
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 occupational therapy care to patients in home care settings and facilities. Create and execute individualized treatment plans with full clinical autonomy.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy, an active New York license, and current CPR certification. Candidates must have at least one year of U.S. clinical experience and reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- 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 (355 salary observations; 943 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,832 salary observations; 29,415 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.0 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,020 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $108k (middle half $94k–$116k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $94k median in New York | $97k nationally (−3%)355 state / 5,832 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 359 active | 9,018 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 63% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | New York occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment401 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,162 in the last 30 days | 1,674 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Stern At Home Therapy | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index37 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Adult Day Centers at Stern At Home Therapy a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,020 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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