Occupational Therapist - Manhattan
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Job Description
Occupational Therapy – Home-Based - Outpatient
Flexible Schedule | 1:1 Care | Tiered Per-visit, Salary, or PRN | New Grads Welcome
Tired of double-booked schedules and productivity pressure?
Stern at Home Therapy delivers outpatient-quality care in the home — giving OTs the flexibility, autonomy, and support to practice the right way.
Why OTs Choose Stern
- 100% 1:1 patient care
- No overlapping visits
- Flexible scheduling — build your own week
- Clinical autonomy
- Full administrative support (we handle referrals & billing)
New to Outpatient Home-Based Care? Shadow First.
Not sure if this setting is right for you?
Shadow one of our clinicians before committing — no pressure.
We Provide
- Structured onboarding
- Mentorship
Gradual Ramp-up
New grads and clinicians transitioning from clinics or SNFs are encouraged to apply.
- Compensation Options
- Per-Visit
- Increased per-visit rate based on visit volume
- Flexible scheduling
- Full benefits included
- Ideal for clinicians seeking control over their schedule
- Full-Time Salary
- Guaranteed income
- Predictable caseload
- Full benefits included
- Long-term stability
- PRN
- Minimum of 5 patients
Higher Per-visit Rates
Perfect for those looking for some high-return side income.
- Full-Time Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- PTO + paid holidays
- 401(k) with match
- CEU support
- Student loan assistance
- Childcare assistance
- Wellness stipend
- Equipment provided
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients in the home setting
- Develop individualized plans of care
- Provide therapeutic interventions and functional training
- Educate patients and caregivers
- Complete EMR documentation
Requirements
- Active NY license as an OT
- Degree from an accredited OT program
- Reliable transportation
- Strong communication skills
For More Information, Reach Out to Our Recruiter
ysmith@sternathometherapy.com
845-879-2467
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (332 salary observations; 943 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $88k–$104k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $95k median in New York | $97k nationally (−3%)332 state / 5,279 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 363 active | 9,043 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment405 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Stern At Home Therapy | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index37 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Manhattan at Stern At Home Therapy a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
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Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
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.