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Long Island, New York

New Graduate Occupational Therapist - Home Care

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K - $95K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking New Graduate Occupational Therapists to join our growing Home Care team! We are hiring for our Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan regions.

As a new grad at Metro, you’ll receive individualized mentorship, hands-on learning opportunities, and the resources you need to confidently transition from student to practicing clinician. You’ll work in a supportive environment alongside skilled therapists, with a collaborative team that truly values your growth.

Qualifications

Occupational Therapist Program Graduate

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
  • Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
  • Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
  • Strong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, phone, etc.
  • Additional Information
  • New Grad Support Programs
  • Mentorship Program
  • Get paired with a dedicated mentor and receive hands on training
  • No Experience Needed
  • No prior homecare experience required- we'll give you the tools, training and support to succeed
  • 1-Month Shadowing Period
  • Start with a structured introductory month of shadowing before transitioning to independent treatment
  • 1:1 Care & Manageable Caseload
  • Deliver Personalized therapy with time to connect with each patient
  • Flexibility, Autonomy, and Work/Life Balance
  • Manage your own schedule with no nights or weekends, see patients in your geographic area
  • Quick EMR- No OASIS
  • Streamlined documentation so you can focus more on patient care
  • What We Offer!
  • Competitive compensation package
  • 401(k) plan with company matching options
  • Incentive Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
  • Full Salaries, Orthopedic Residency Programs available
  • Loan Repayment program- up to $5,000 per year

Progressive Leadership Development Programs

  • Up to a $1,500 CEU stipend per year, plus all expenses paid for any speciality certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS
  • Access to unlimited online CEU’s through our partnership with MedBridge Education
  • New York's 529 College Savings Program
  • Employee Perks: discounted rates for entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, etc. through our partnership with Plum Benefits
  • FSA Plans- pre tax savings plans to pay for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, travel to & from work
  • Company Events- Annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration
  • New Grad Events- Board Exam Trivia Nights, and Happy Hours
  • And much more!

Your Future Starts Here

  • Join Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy and start your career surrounded by mentors, learning opportunities, and leaders who truly care about your success.
  • Here, you won’t just find your first job, you’ll find your professional home!

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$95,000.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.

Compensation: USD 85000 - USD 95000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide personalized occupational therapy services to patients within their homes across Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and utilize streamlined EMR documentation to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Home Health CareClinical DocumentationPatient AssessmentCase Management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (271 salary observations; 820 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,563 salary observations; 25,028 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 York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates New Graduate Occupational Therapist - Home Care at US Physical Therapy a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,511 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

9
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
43% this job
Loan repayment
33% this job
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Guerneville, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,511 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship program
1-month shadowing period
Manageable caseload
Flexible schedule
Quick EMR (No OASIS)
401(k) with company match
Incentive program
Generous PTO