Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be meeting with several patients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them.
You will also work closely with other doctors or members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives.
The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.
Responsibilities
Meet with patients from many different backgrounds and compassionately discuss their health concerns and therapy needs
- Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient
- Create a therapy plan specific to each patient that will help them meet their mobility goals
- Work closely with other members of each patient’s care team to provide adequate follow-up care
- Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress
Qualifications
- Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (152 salary observations; 478 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,363 salary observations; 27,244 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 Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Occupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $97k–$125k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $97k median in New Jersey | $97k nationally (+1%)152 state / 5,363 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New Jersey | 166 active | 9,227 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 59% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment189 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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