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Synaptic Rehabilitation
Bridgewater, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist Home Health

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$120k

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be meeting with several patients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them.

You will also work closely with other doctors or members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives.

The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.

Responsibilities

Meet with patients from many different backgrounds and compassionately discuss their health concerns and therapy needs

  • Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient
  • Create a therapy plan specific to each patient that will help them meet their mobility goals
  • Work closely with other members of each patient’s care team to provide adequate follow-up care
  • Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress

Qualifications

  • Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility goal settingCare coordinationPatient educationRecord keepingCompassionate care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (166 salary observations; 496 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,153 salary observations; 28,851 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$120kOccupational Therapy median $92k (middle half $83k–$100k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$97k nationally (+2%)166 state / 5,153 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Jersey162 active9,129 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 39% no call · 61% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment182 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,238 in the last 30 days1,701 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$95k
13
$95k-115k
1
$134k
3
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

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$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist II, 40 Hours Days, University Campus

$77k-$139k
#4

PACE Occupational Therapist, Compton Center

$92k-$134k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Synaptic Rehabilitation

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Bridgewater, New Jersey

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off

Living in Bridgewater Township

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$645k≈ 8.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,988/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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