Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$35/30-min session/day
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Liberty POST is currently seeking motivated and energetic School Based Occupational Therapists (OT) for per diem employment to work with children in a public-school setting through CSE. Immediate positions are available.
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
- Provide school-based 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
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.
- 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 scheduling
- Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
- Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
Job Type: Per Diem
Pay: 30-minute rates: $35.00
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, adjust treatment plans, and provide occupational therapy sessions and school-based services. Maintain confidential records and documentation, and comply with applicable state 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 is preferred, along with knowledge of New York State occupational therapy laws and 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 ~$96k (129 salary observations; 305 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,215 salary observations; 9,570 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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