Occupational Therapist 2
Listed compensation
$76k-$103k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address)
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening
Worker Subtype
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department: 500327 PMR Inpatient OT
Work Shift
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range
UR URCD 214
Compensation Range
$75,920.00 - $102,502.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
Plans and carries out programs of occupational therapy for individuals based on the diagnosis and evaluation of the physician to facilitate rehabilitation of the mentally or physically ill patients.
Essential Functions
Evaluates the patients’ functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
Plans treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
Educates patients and families in self-care technique, home modification, therapeutic exercise and activity, use of equipment and other relevant areas important for patient functioning and wellbeing.
Implements treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
Communication with other team members throughout the hospital related to patient progress, therapy recommendations and barriers to discharge.
- Maintains required patient and department records.
- Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education & Experience
Graduation form curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association and completion of both didactic and clinical work required
Or Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience
3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in an Occupational Therapist role required
Licenses and Certifications
Occupational Therapist-NY Upon Hire Required
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).
This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum and possess at least 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience. A valid New York State Occupational Therapist license is required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (66 salary observations; 127 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (891 salary observations; 3,438 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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