Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Jump Ahead Pediatrics is actively seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Somerset, New Jersey for a Part-Time (4 days a week), 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) - Elementary placement
- Hours: 8:50 am-3:10 pm
- Pay: $60-$65
- 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
- NJ State 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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jumpaheadpediatrics.com.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (202 salary observations; 465 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Somerset
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $578k
- Typical market rent
- $2,636/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 35 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.