Occupational Therapist- Outpatient
Listed compensation
$80k-$90k
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Job Description
Company Description
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Job Description
Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) | $80k–$90k
Valley Stream | Outpatient Clinic
Metro PT is hiring a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our growing team at our Valley Stream clinic, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
Join Us! At Metro PT, we’re more than a clinic - we’re a community. Apply today and be part of a growing, innovative team that values your growth as much as your patients’ progress.
What You’ll Do
- Provide one-on-one outpatient OT care
- Evaluate, design, and adjust individualized care plans
- Fabricate custom splints as needed
- Document evaluations and treatment progress
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
- What We Offer!
- $80k–$90k salary + generous PTO
- Medical, dental, life & LTD insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement & CEU support (MedBridge access + stipend for certifications)
- Leadership & career advancement programs
Qualifications
- Occupational Therapist Program Graduate
- NYS Occupational Therapy License or eligible
- Outpatient experience preferred (mentorship available for new grads)
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
- Sensory integration experience a plus
- Certifications Required: CPR/First Aid
Additional Information
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for incentive compensation. The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.
Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 90000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide one-on-one outpatient care, including evaluating patients and designing individualized treatment plans. They will also fabricate custom splints, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $80k–$90k | Occupational Therapy median $97k (middle half $84k–$116k)696 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 | ~$79k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 364 active | 9,050 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 9% remote · 36% no call · 62% no weekends45 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 repayment406 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,240 in the last 30 days | 1,702 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Valley Stream
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $754k≈ 9.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,236/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 41 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.