Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$80-$120/hr
The week · per this posting
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) for part-time and/or per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available.
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 confidentiality 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 Licensure and/or Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems
- Valid Driver’s License
- Early Childhood Experience
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits for This Position
- Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
- Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
- Mentoring is offered to all providers
- Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA, and CTLE
- Flexible scheduling
- Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
- Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
Job Type: Part-time, Per Diem
- Pay Rate: CPSE
- 30 minutes: $40-$45
- 60 minutes: $58-$60
- Evaluation: $115-$120
- Pay Rate: EI
- Basic 30 minutes: $44-$46
- Basic 60 minutes: $58-$60
- Evaluation: $115-$120
Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Liberty offers 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 medical records and providing direct therapy and family education within a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current New York State Licensure or Certification in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid driver's license. Proficiency in computer systems and experience in early childhood settings are required to effectively manage documentation and therapy sessions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (331 salary observations; 912 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,591 salary observations; 28,673 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $193k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York vs national | $94k median in New York | $97k nationally (−3%)331 state / 5,591 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$193k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 361 active | 9,068 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 7% offer loan repayment400 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,199 in the last 30 days | 1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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