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Paramus, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist- 4 Day work week

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$47/hr

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Job Description

If you’re an Occupational Therapist (OT) who wants to empower patients to achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate and patient-centered therapy—this is it.

In this role, you’ll provide occupational therapy services to the adult/geriatric population, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You’ll have the opportunity to follow patient progress over time and deliver truly patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.

Here’s your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy while making a meaningful difference every day.

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued and empowered.

Why This Role Stands Out

Build meaningful relationships while helping individuals improve independence, mobility and overall quality of life

  • Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance
  • Provide personalized, patient-centered occupational therapy focused on functional outcomes
  • Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume

Thrive in a collaborative, therapist-driven environment that encourages professional growth, mentorship and clinical autonomy

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop personalized care plans focused on functional independence, safety, and quality of life

Deliver care through therapeutic activities, ADL training, and adaptive techniques

Help patients improve their ability to perform daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and meal preparation

Partner with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to support strong patient outcomes and continuity of care

Track patient progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and adapt treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
  • Mental wellness support program
  • New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Career advancement and leadership development

Qualifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or license eligible in the state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Program
  • Interest or experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or geriatric rehabilitation
  • Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults

About Therapy Management Corporation

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.

Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Care planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient safetyMobility improvement

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (186 salary observations; 504 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
New Jersey vs national$98k median in New Jersey$97k nationally (+1%)186 state / 5,886 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Jersey161 active9,206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$95k
16
$95k-110k
1
$112k
1
$130k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About tmc

Hospitals and Health Care
Homosassa, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
Mental wellness support program
New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities

Living in Paramus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$977k
Typical market rent
$5,472/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.