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Saint Peters Healthcare System
Franklin Township, New Jersey

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Part-Time

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$39.31-$62.9/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Part-Time

Pediatric Therapy

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist Part-Time will:

Evaluates and assesses neonate, pediatric and adolescent patients with neurodevelopmental and orthopedic diseases and/or disabilities to determine their level of function. Develops and performs therapeutic treatment programs that reflect age and developmentally appropriate activities and documents findings.

Communicates and works closely with Medical Staff and other healthcare professionals. Participates in clinical education programs and departmental program development in assigned areas. Practices in accordance with professional Code of Ethics.

Requirements

  • Requires a masters or doctoral degree, graduate of an entry-level masters or doctorate program in Occupational Therapy from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
  • Requires a current New Jersey State license and registration in Occupational Therapy or eligibility.
  • Previous experience preferred; especially in Pediatric Rehabilitation.
  • Requires analytical ability, use of independent judgment and sufficient interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, parents, caregivers, students, therapists and other healthcare professionals.
  • NDT certification preferred but not necessary.

Salary Range: 39.31 - 62.90 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will evaluate and assess pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental and orthopedic conditions to determine functional levels. They will also develop and implement therapeutic treatment programs while collaborating with medical staff and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationInterpersonal communicationNeurodevelopmental therapyOrthopedic care

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New Jersey15 active628 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
6
<$110k
5
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
9
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Flushing, New York

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 628 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Saint Peters Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Brunswick, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Savings accounts
Voluntary benefits
Wellness programs and discounts
Paid life insurance
Generous 401(k) match
Adoption assistance
Back-up daycare

Living in Franklin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k
Median resident rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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