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NYC Behavior Specialists
New York, New York

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$332.8K - $374.4K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

About the Role

Join NYC Behavior Specialists LLC as an Occupational Therapist, where you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals through tailored therapeutic interventions. Be part of a dedicated team in the heart of New York, NY, committed to empowering clients and enhancing their quality of life.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments to develop personalized treatment plans for clients.
  • Implement therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Educate clients and families on strategies for success.
  • Document client progress and maintain accurate records.
  • Stay updated on best practices and advancements in occupational therapy.
  • Participate in professional development and training opportunities.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current state licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Experience in pediatric or adult therapy preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Compassionate demeanor with a client-centered approach.
  • Proficiency in documentation and electronic health records.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

About Us

NYC Behavior Specialists LLC has been delivering exceptional behavioral health services for over a decade. Our clients appreciate our personalized approach and dedication to their well-being, while our employees enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters growth and development.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client AssessmentTreatment PlanningMultidisciplinary CollaborationClient EducationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationPediatric Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at NYC Behavior Specialists a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

NYC Behavior Specialists holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.3% 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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution14 jobs · 11 employers

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Occupational Therapy

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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