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New York

Senior Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$91K - $158K

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries and/ or disease in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a physician or other State authorized practitioner. Provides guidance to the clinical Rehabilitation staff.

Job Responsibility

  • Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other state authorized practitioner.
  • Guides clinical rehabilitation staff.
  • Orientates Therapists to designed rotation, providing instruction regarding treatment protocols and use of equipment.
  • Makes periodic inspections of equipment, identifies equipment malfunctions and initiates repairs by contacting appropriate service departments.
  • Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
  • Assists with program development and quality improvement.
  • Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
  • Serves as a liaison between the department and team members.
  • Provides treatment to more complex assignments.
  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

  • Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Current License to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Key Responsibilities

The role involves evaluating and treating patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases based on physician prescriptions, while also guiding clinical rehabilitation staff and orienting therapists to treatment protocols and equipment use. Essential duties include submitting required documentation, assisting with program development, participating in quality improvement activities, and serving as a departmental liaison.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, along with a current New York State License to practice as a Registered Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPatient TreatmentRehabilitation Staff GuidanceEquipment InspectionDocumentation SubmissionInsurance AuthorizationScribing

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (314 salary observations; 1,033 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,153 salary observations; 28,851 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,020 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$91k–$158kOccupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $88k–$104k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New York vs national$94k median in New York$97k nationally (−4%)314 state / 5,153 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New York359 active9,020 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 40% no call · 63% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment401 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,162 in the last 30 days1,674 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,020 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 Senior Occupational Therapist at Northwell a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,020 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 14 employers
9
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,020 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.