Occupational Therapist - Registered (OTR)
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Job Description
What Does Our Occupational Therapist Do?
Help people build the skills and confidence to live more independently. As an Occupational Therapist at The Arc Lexington, you will join our Clinical Services team to support people with disabilities in developing, maintaining, or regaining skills for daily living, home activities, and work.
You will assess each person's needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy in our Article 16 Clinic and residential and day program settings. Working closely with other clinicians, staff, and families, you will help turn therapy goals into practical strategies that support each person's independence and quality of life.
Your role also includes providing clinical guidance and supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants, supporting student fieldwork placements, and training staff in areas such as dressing, bathing, dining, transfers, and adaptive equipment. You will monitor progress, maintain accurate clinical records, and help ensure continued support through home programs, staff and family education, and follow-up recommendations.
Qualifications
Current New York State Occupational Therapist license and registration through the New York State Education Department.
Valid New York State driver's license, a safe driving record, and the ability to travel among locations in Fulton, Schoharie, and Albany counties.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills to provide clinical guidance, train staff, and maintain timely documentation.
Ability to meet the position's physical responsibilities and maintain required SCIP-R, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
- What can The Arc Lexington offer you?
- Competitive starting pay.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid training and opportunities for professional development.
- A comprehensive, low-cost benefits package.
Why Work at The Arc Lexington?
At The Arc Lexington, your work helps people pursue their goals, build independence, and participate more fully in their communities. You will be part of a supportive team where your clinical knowledge, ideas, and contributions are valued-and where the progress you help someone make can have a lasting impact on their everyday life.
We hope you will join us in making a difference. Apply today!
The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will assess individual needs, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy to support people with disabilities in daily living and work activities. They will also provide clinical guidance to assistants, train staff, and maintain accurate clinical records.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (298 salary observations; 857 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,096 salary observations; 27,028 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $90k–$104k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $93k median in New York | $97k nationally (−4%)298 state / 5,096 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 367 active | 9,061 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment408 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #12 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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