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Jump Ahead Pediatrics
Somerset, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 28m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Jump Ahead Pediatrics is actively seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Somerset, New Jersey for a Part-Time (4 days a week), school-based role! Let’s make a meaningful impact on every child’s journey!

Opportunities are available State-wide and Nation-wide! Growth within the company is available and encouraged!

  • Setting: School-Based Services (Pediatric)
  • Excellent Compensation
  • Exclusive school placement (no travel required) - Elementary placement
  • Hours: 8:50 am-3:10 pm
  • Pay: $60-$65
  • Compensation for the full school day, including prep time, note time, and lunch.

Responsibilities

  • Providing comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments for students referred for services
  • Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Provide direct occupational therapy services to students utilizing evidence-based interventions and therapeutic activities
  • Monitoring progress and adjusting therapy plans as needed.
  • Collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals.
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and complying with regulations.

Requirements

  • NJ State Occupational Therapist License
  • NJ School Certification

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and pay rates
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Guaranteed hours for assignments
  • Unlimited CEU's
  • Clinical Mentoring Program
  • No-fee direct deposit program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Statewide career opportunities
  • Refer a friend and receive a referral bonus

About Us

At Jump Ahead Pediatrics, our dual mission is to brighten the futures of children and to enrich the lives of our team members by bringing them together to create a positive and fulfilling experience for all.

Visit

https://jumpaheadpediatrics.com. https://www.instagram.com/jumpaheadpediatrics/ https://www.facebook.com/jumpaheadpediatrics/

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

IEP developmentProgress monitoringCollaborationPediatric therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (50 salary observations; 132 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 7,747 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 25 employers

12
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Boonton, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per Diem (Western Nassau County)

$70-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist- Home Health- Saint Cloud

$75-$80/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 8,995 Occupational Therapy listings

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

  • On-site

Living in Somerset

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$578k
Typical market rent
$2,636/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Jump Ahead Pediatrics

Staffing and Recruiting
Jersey City, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and pay rates
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k
Guaranteed hours for assignments
Unlimited CEU's
Clinical Mentoring Program
No-fee direct deposit program
Paid Time Off