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Lake Success, New York

Experienced Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$95k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Experienced Occupational Therapist

FlexStaff is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our client’s team in a
day hab setting.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of
individuals with developmental disabilities? Do you thrive in a collaborative,
supportive environment where your expertise can truly shine? Become a vital part
of our clients dedicated team!

Responsibilities

As our Occupational Therapist, you'll craft personalized treatment plans to help
individuals maintain, restore, or improve their functional abilities in a day
hab setting. From assessing motor skills and sensory processing to guiding
adaptive equipment and assistive technology, your expertise will empower those
we serve to achieve their best quality of life. You'll collaborate with
physicians, families, and care teams, providing essential training and support
to staff and caregivers. Plus, you'll oversee and supervise OT staff across
multiple settings, ensuring top-notch care and compliance.

Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited OT program and NYS licensure or eligibility 
* Strong knowledge of OT evaluation, treatment modalities, and assistive
technology 
* Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency (Microsoft Word) 
* Ability to demonstrate physical transfer techniques and utilize mobility
devices safely
* Willingness to travel within boroughs and oversee team members as needed 

Ideal Candidate Attributes

* Compassionate and patient-centered with a passion for empowering others 
* Team-oriented with effective collaboration skills
* Detail-oriented and organized in documentation and treatment planning 
* Committed to ongoing learning and professional growth 

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good
faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a
successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and
may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary
and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location,
specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials,
negotiated contracts,

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational therapyMotor skills assessmentStaff supervisionPatient-centered care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (85 salary observations; 147 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,589 salary observations; 4,406 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Northwell holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 464 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 19 employers

7
<$100k
10
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k
2
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Grass Valley, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT)

$130k-$150k
#4

Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Southern PG County

$130k–$148k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.