Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k

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Job Description

Join our clinician-led team as a confident, growth-minded Pediatric Occupational Therapist

At The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy, we are the largest PT-owned practice in the state and are recognized by our patients as the 5-Star Standard for Physical Therapy Care.

We offer a starting salary of $85,000, commensurate with experience, along with structured professional development and clinical collaboration within an independently operated practice.

NJDPT offers a long-term career path without the high-volume feel of many corporate outpatient models. Our patient-centered approach emphasizes individualized care, clinical growth, and work-life balance.

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at NJDPT, you will collaborate with an experienced team of Doctors of Physical Therapy while bringing your pediatric occupational therapy expertise and clinical autonomy to our interdisciplinary practice. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and expansion of NJDPT's pediatric occupational therapy services, including care for children with autism and other developmental conditions, while building your own pediatric caseload.

Our Mentorship Program

  • Dedicated 1:1 mentorship sessions, professional development, and clinical collaboration with an experienced team of highly credentialed clinicians
  • Access to experienced clinicians across a wide range of clinical expertise
  • Development of clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and patient-care skills needed to practice at the full scope of the profession
  • Strengthen your ability to evaluate, assess, and make sound clinical decisions
  • Develop decision-making grounded in best evidence, provider expertise, and patient values
  • Expand your clinical lens through exposure to imaging, diagnostics, and lab data
  • Participate in advanced case discussions, treatment roundtables, and meaningful clinical collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting salary of $85,000, commensurate with experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • IRA: Vanguard retirement plan with employer match
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • Schedule & Caseload
  • Patient-centered caseload supporting individualized pediatric occupational therapy care
  • Flexible full-time scheduling options
  • Option to design a 3-, 4-, or 5-day workweek
  • Development
  • In-person CEU courses with industry experts + MedBridge access
  • Low patient volume designed to support clinical learning and development

Opportunities to contribute to the continued development of pediatric and autism services through interdisciplinary collaboration

Opportunities to grow clinically, pursue advanced training, and contribute to interdisciplinary clinical initiatives

If you’re an experienced clinician looking to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in a clinician-led practice, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized pediatric occupational therapy, including care for children with autism and other developmental conditions, while building a pediatric caseload. Collaborate with physical therapists and other clinicians, contribute to the development of pediatric services, and participate in clinical learning and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Requirements

The posting seeks an experienced pediatric occupational therapist who can bring clinical expertise and autonomy to an interdisciplinary practice. It emphasizes the ability to evaluate and assess patients, make sound clinical decisions, plan treatment, and pursue ongoing professional growth; no specific degree or license requirement is stated.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationClinical AssessmentClinical Decision-MakingIndividualized Patient CareAutism CareCaseload DevelopmentEvidence-Based PracticePatient-Centered CareClinical Mentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 628 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.3 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 628 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$85kPediatrics median $93k (middle half $88k–$97k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New Jersey16 active678 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (628 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), 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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11
<$100k
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1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
48% this job
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.3
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 628 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
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About New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Riverdale, NJ
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
IRA with employer match
4 weeks PTO
In-person CEU courses
MedBridge access
Mentorship program

Living in Montville

Typical market rent
$3,054/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.