New Graduate Occupational Therapist - Home Care
Listed compensation
$85K - $95K
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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
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.
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