Center-Based Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90-$100/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Little Masters Development Center LLC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing Early Intervention team.

This role involves providing home-based occupational therapy services to children ages 0–3 at our center in Flushing, Queens. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping young children build the foundational skills needed for everyday activities while partnering with families in their natural environments.

This position will be in-person at our Flushing center located at: 34-51 Leavitt St. Flushing, NY 11354

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to children enrolled in the Early Intervention Program in their homes and community settings

Conduct individualized evaluations and therapy sessions based on each child's developmental needs

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals

Collaborate with families, service coordinators, and other members of the child's multidisciplinary team

Educate and coach caregivers on strategies to support developmental progress during daily routines

Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and required Early Intervention paperwork

Support the development of fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, self-help, play, and adaptive skills

Qualifications

Current New York State Occupational Therapist (OT) license required

Experience working with the pediatric population preferred

Early Intervention experience is a plus

Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Bilingual providers are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

Consistent home-based caseloads throughout all five boroughs

Flexible scheduling

Administrative, billing, and compliance support

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding Early Intervention program

We Are Looking for Clinicians Who Are

Compassionate, engaging, and dedicated to helping young children thrive

Organized, dependable, and self-motivated

Strong communicators and team players

Passionate about early childhood development

Comfortable traveling to clients' homes and providing services in a child's everyday environment

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric careTreatment planningEvaluationCaregiver educationFine motor skillsGross motor skillsMultidisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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 ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $183k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Little Masters Development Center L holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 5 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Center-Based Occupational Therapist at LITTLE MASTERS DEVELOPMENT CENTER L a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

7
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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 Little Masters Development Center L

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Administrative Support
Professional Growth Opportunities