Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics, Fee for Service (Queens)

Northwell

1 day ago

Queens, New York$128,960 - $145,600/yrPer Diem / PRNPediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwell as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Fee for Service, Queens in United States.

Key Responsibilities

3 years of relevant experience, required.

Requirements

visit' rate for regular assignments in this role. Voluntary work opportunities, outside the normal scope of duty, may pay an alternate ‘per

visit' rate, depending on multiple factors (region, type of visit, discipline, etc.), and may be offered on an occasional, as

needed basis. The following rates are paid for certain administrative tasks: Orientation: 1/2 Day = $75.00; Full day = $150.00; Education/In

services: $40.00

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $128,960 - $145,600/yr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Northwell in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatricsPatient evaluationTreatment planningGross motor coordinationFine motor coordinationDurable medical equipmentPatient remediationChart reviewQuality improvementPerceptual trainingDevelopmental sequencingDaily living skills training

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics, Fee for Service (Queens) at Northwell a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Northwell is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwell lists compensation for this psychologist position at $129k to $146k annually.

This is approximately 44% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Queens, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($129k–$146k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Pediatrics, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Gross motor coordination, Fine motor coordination, Durable medical equipment, Patient remediation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The occupational therapist evaluates and treats pediatric patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases to improve their motor function and daily living skills. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and instructing caregivers on equipment and care pro...

Benefits package: Administrative task pay, Flexible scheduling. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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