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Children's Specialized ABA
Jackson Township, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$75-$85/hr

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Job Description

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with ASD by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy. At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:

Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.

Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.

Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.

Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.

Join Us as a Part-Time Occupational Therapist!

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for evaluating, planning, and delivering evidence-based occupational therapy services to support clients’ functional independence, participation, and quality of life. Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary ABA team, the OT conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and implements therapeutic interventions targeting motor skills, sensory processing, self-help skills, and adaptive functioning.

The OT plays a key role in aligning occupational therapy goals with behavior analytic treatment plans while providing education, training, and support to families and staff to ensure consistency and carryover across environments.

What You'll Do

Conduct Comprehensive assessments of fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities.

Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals in coordination with the ABA team.

Implement therapeutic interventions to improve motor skills, sensory integration, self-help skills, and adaptive behaviors.

  • Work closely with behavior analysts to ensure therapy goals are aligned with the overall ABA treatment plan.
  • Monitor and track client progress, adjusting interventions as needed to meet goals.
  • Provide family and caregiver education and support to ensure carryover of therapy goals in the home and community.
  • Document all sessions and maintain accurate, up to date client records.
  • Collaborate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress challenges and any changes to the treatment plan.
  • Offer training and consultation to staff on the integration of OT strategies within ABA programs.

What You'll Need

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current Occupational Therapist license in NJ
  • Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
  • Experience conducting evaluations and implementing treatment plans for pediatric clients (or relevant population)
  • Knowledge of sensory integration, motor development, and activities of daily living
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary, ABA-based treatment model
  • Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to documentation standards
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disabilities

Work Location & Hours

This is an in-person role based out of our Voorhees, NJ EI center! Expected caseload between 10-20 hours weekly.

Why Work With Children’s Specialized ABA?

We’re an amazing ABA provider! We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach. Our integrated model combines ABA therapy with speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven team.

Here’s What You Can Expect

Company discount program - discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports ticks and more.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $75.00 - $85.00 per hour.

Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, such as your skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.

Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to support functional independence in children with autism. They will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary ABA team to implement therapeutic interventions and provide education to families and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a current NJ license. Experience in pediatric occupational therapy and knowledge of sensory integration and motor development are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyMotor skills developmentTreatment planningClinical assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationAutism spectrum disorder support

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (142 salary observations; 473 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,460 salary observations; 24,103 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 Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $153k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs

7
<$120k
3
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
4
$150k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
12%
Visa sponsorship
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$158k – $198k
#2

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US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

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$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,521 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$598k
Typical market rent
$3,676/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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Benefits & Perks

Company discount program (amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets, and more)