Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$90k-$100k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist
(Full-Time Position with Excellent Full Benefits, Competitive Compensation Package, Relocation Assistance and much more!)
Position Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment & Evaluation: Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations to assess physical, functional, and environmental needs, establishing evidence-based plan-of-care goals.
- Treatment Implementation: Deliver personalized therapeutic interventions, manual therapy techniques, adaptive strategy instruction, and exercise programs to restore movement, strength, and daily living ski ls.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with an integrated clinical team (Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Medicine, Acupuncture) to coordinate patient care and optimize recovery outcomes.
- Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and caregivers on injury prevention, ergonomic adjustments, home exercise programs, and long-term wellness management.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records and progress notes in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Professional Growth: Maintain currency with clinical research, advancements in occupational therapy practice, and continuing education.
Education
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Valid License as an Occupational Therapist.
- Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification required.
- Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication, strong clinical reasoning, and a team-oriented approach to patient care.
- Experience: Open to both entry-level practitioners (mentorship provided) and experienced therapists.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will perform comprehensive clinical evaluations and deliver personalized therapeutic interventions to restore patient function. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide education to patients and caregivers regarding wellness and injury prevention.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Occupational Therapist license. Additionally, a current CPR/BLS certification is required, and the role is open to both entry-level and experienced practitioners.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (159 salary observations; 471 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,096 salary observations; 27,028 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $90k–$100k | Occupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $85k–$101k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $97k nationally (+1%)159 state / 5,096 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$87k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New Jersey | 168 active | 9,061 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment190 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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