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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Plaistow, New Hampshire

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$0

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Job Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for patients suffering from injuries or diseases to neurological, developmental, cardiovascular or musculoskeletal systems to improve and/or restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities a. Selects, administers and interprets clinically appropriate assessments. b. Effectively integrates educational, medical, social and psychological factors when interpreting evaluative measures and determining the appropriate treatment diagnosis/diagnoses. c.

Develops and implements individual plans of care which promote development and/or restoration of skills required for successful participation in community activities and activities of daily living. d.

Evaluates treatment outcomes at various stages and modifies the plan of care to reflect any changes in the patient's performance or condition. e. Designs home exercise programs to facilitate carry over and promote independence. Provides instruction and supervision in the implementation of home programs. f.

Complies with standards for medical, and/or educational, records management (e. g. insurance authorization, consents, physician's referral, documentation of treatment notes) and maintains patient/client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. g.

Complies with professional and licensure standards on code of ethics. h. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patient and family in accordance with hospital standards including assurance and support of patient's rights and responsibilities. i.

Collaborates with other healthcare, contract, and school providers to coordinate services and maximize outcomes. j. Orients, instructs and directs work activities of assistants, aides and/or students in acute, outpatient and contract settings.

Education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent - Directly related field

Years of Experience -

  • License and Certification
  • Occupational Therapist - NH
  • CPR certified within 90 days of hire

Additional Qualifications

Additional Skills

Pay Range

$0.00 - $0.00

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.

Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist plans and administers medically prescribed evaluations and treatments to restore function and relieve pain in patients with neurological, developmental, or musculoskeletal conditions. They also collaborate with healthcare providers, supervise assistants, and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with professional and HIPAA standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a directly related field and possess a valid Occupational Therapist license. Additionally, the role requires CPR certification within 90 days of hire and adherence to influenza vaccination policies.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningRehabilitationHIPAA compliancePatient careClinical assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationNeurological rehabilitationMusculoskeletal therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Hampshire?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapyranked against 8,999 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $87k–$104k)87 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Hampshire53 active8,933 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,122 in the last 30 days1,573 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,999 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Beth Israel Lahey Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,999 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs
7
<$95k
12
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
9
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Manteca, California

$62-$72/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Sr

$49.97-$67.21/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,999 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Beth Israel Lahey Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Newburyport, MA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Vaccination program

Living in Plaistow

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$571k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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