Home Care Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$65-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Referral Bonus
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Job Title: Home Care Occupational Therapist (OTR)
- Company: Apex Rehabilitation
- Location: Long Island, Queens, and surrounding areas - Open positions in Long Island and Queens
- Job Type: Part Time, Full Time, Per Diem - You make your own hours!
Job Description
Join our compassionate team as a Home Care Occupational Therapist, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in the comfort of their homes. As a Home Care Occupational Therapist, you will focus on enhancing clients' independence and quality of life through personalized therapy plans.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate clients' daily living needs and challenges.
2. Develop and implement customized occupational therapy plans to address clients' specific goals.
3. Provide therapeutic interventions to improve clients' ability to perform daily activities.
4. Collaborate with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
5. Educate clients and their families on adaptive techniques and equipment for increased independence.
6. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress.
Qualifications
1. Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
2. State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
3. Strong clinical and communication skills.
4. Ability to adapt therapy plans to diverse client needs.
5. Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
6. Valid Driver’s License and/or reliable transportation.
7. Valid Liability Insurance
Experience
Previous experience in home care or a related field is preferred. New graduates with a passion for home care are welcome to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume, and relevant certifications to gstraus@aaahealthgroup.com - Please use "Home Care Occupational Therapist Application" as the subject line. Applications will be accepted until positions are fulfilled.
Apex Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (332 salary observations; 943 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 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 York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$166k | Occupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $88k–$104k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $95k median in New York | $97k nationally (−3%)332 state / 5,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$140k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 363 active | 9,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 9% remote · 34% no call · 60% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment405 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Apex Rehab Group | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index26 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Care Occupational Therapist at Apex Rehab Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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28 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.