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PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Edison Twp, New Jersey

PRN Occupational Therapist - Outpatient CHT

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$55/hr

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Job Description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As an outpatient Occupational Therapist, you'll work with patients to bring them a sense of normalcy and independence through self-care management and activities of daily living. You are comfortable communicating and educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. This role gives you the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for our patients.

Your Responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist

  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs
  • Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
  • Build and maintain relationships throughout the community
  • Qualifications & Pay Range

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AOTA approved occupational therapy program
  • State Licensure in occupational therapy
  • Registered with NBCOT
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Compensation & Bonus Structure
  • Base Salary: $45-55/hour (based on experience and market factors)
  • Company Overview

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy care to outpatient patients to improve functional outcomes and independence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and caregivers on daily living routines.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (207 salary observations; 473 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,767 salary observations; 25,985 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$114kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $100k–$109k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New Jersey vs national$98k median in New Jersey$97k nationally (+1%)207 state / 6,767 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in New Jersey155 active9,227 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 27 employers
15
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Hand Therapist (OT) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PT Solutions Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional development opportunities
Mentorship opportunities
Clinical education