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Jump Ahead Pediatrics
Brick, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$62/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 53m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Jump Ahead Pediatrics is actively seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Brick, New Jersey for a Full Time/Temp school-based role! Let’s make a meaningful impact on every child’s journey!

Opportunities are available State-wide and Nation-wide! Growth within the company is available and encouraged!

  • Setting: School-Based Services (Pediatric)
  • Excellent Compensation
  • Exclusive school placement (no travel required)
  • Hours: 8:35am-3:00pm M-F
  • Length of position: 3 months
  • Pay: $60-$62
  • Compensation for the full school day, including prep time, note time, and lunch.

Responsibilities

  • Providing comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments for students referred for services
  • Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.

Provide direct occupational therapy services to students utilizing evidence-based interventions and therapeutic activities

  • Monitoring progress and adjusting therapy plans as needed.
  • Collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals.
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and complying with regulations.

Requirements

  • Occupational Therapist License
  • NJ School Certification

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and pay rates
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Guaranteed hours for assignments
  • Unlimited CEU's
  • Clinical Mentoring Program
  • No-fee direct deposit program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Statewide career opportunities
  • Refer a friend and receive a referral bonus

About Us

At Jump Ahead Pediatrics, our dual mission is to brighten the futures of children and to enrich the lives of our team members by bringing them together to create a positive and fulfilling experience for all.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

IEP developmentProgress monitoringCollaborationPediatric therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Jump Ahead Pediatrics a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,617 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 71% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Occupational Therapy

  • No weekends
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About Jump Ahead Pediatrics

Staffing and Recruiting
Jersey City, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k
Guaranteed hours for assignments
Unlimited CEU's
Clinical Mentoring Program
No-fee direct deposit program
Paid Time Off
Statewide career opportunities