Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$31-$115/hr
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Occupational Therapist (OT) (Itinerant) for part-time and/or full-time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available in Rochester.
Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.
Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana.
We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.
We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
- Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
- Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
- Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
- Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Current New York State License and Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Valid Driver’s License
- Minimum one year of experience in an early childhood setting
Benefits for This Position
- Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
- Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
- Tuition discount available for employee's child(ren) to attend program
- Mentoring is offered to all providers
- Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
- Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
- Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
Job Type: Part-time, Full-time
- Pay Rate: EI
- Basic: $40-$45
- Extended: $54-$59
- Evaluation: $100-$110
- Basic Facility Rate: $32-$35
- Pay Rate: CPSE
- Basic 30 minutes 1 child: $35-$42
- Basic 30 minutes 2+ children: $31-$38/child
- Basic 45 minutes 1 child: $45-$52
- Basic 45 minutes 2+ children: $41-$50/child
- Basic 60 minutes 1 child: $55-$62
- Basic 60 minutes 2+ children: $51-$58/child
- Evaluation: $95-$115
Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, monitor, and track the progress of children aged birth to five years while adjusting treatment plans accordingly. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and providing family education through child-directed play.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current New York State License and Certification in Occupational Therapy along with a valid driver's license. A minimum of one year of experience in an early childhood setting is required.
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 ~$94k (417 salary observations; 896 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,734 salary observations; 25,870 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 ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $64k–$239k | Occupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $87k–$109k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $94k median in New York | $97k nationally (−3%)417 state / 6,734 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$141k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 375 active | 9,278 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 38% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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