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Seeds of the Willistons
Williston Park, New York

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$150/hr

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Job Description

S.E.E.D.S. of the Willistons, Inc. is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our family-owned speech and occupational therapy practice in Williston Park, NY. For more than 25 years, we’ve worked with Long Island families to help children build skills they can use at home, at school, and in everyday routines.

You’ll work with a pediatric caseload, collaborate with speech-language pathologists and educators, and have access to clinical mentorship. We welcome experienced pediatric OTs and newly licensed OTs looking to grow their skills in a supportive practice.

What You’ll Do

Provide individualized occupational therapy that helps children participate more independently in play, classroom activities, self-care, and daily routines.

Address fine motor and visual-motor skills, sensory processing and regulation, and other needs that affect everyday participation.

Conduct evaluations as assigned, develop functional goals, and adjust treatment based on each child’s progress.

Partner with families, teachers, and other providers to carry strategies into home and school routines.

Complete session notes, progress reports, and evaluation reports on time and in accordance with program requirements.

What We Offer

A pediatric caseload and a collaborative speech and occupational therapy team

Clinical mentorship and support as you build your caseload

Opportunities to grow into Senior OT and supervisory roles

Health, dental, and vision benefits and a 401(k) with employer match, subject to eligibility

Qualifications

Active New York State occupational therapist license and current registration by the start date

Pediatric experience in a clinic, preschool, or school setting preferred. Pediatric fieldwork is welcome.

Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills

A collaborative approach to working with children, families, and educators

How to Apply

Submit your résumé through CareerPlug. In your application, tell us about your pediatric experience or fieldwork and the days and hours you’re available.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized occupational therapy to children to improve their independence in daily routines and classroom activities. Collaborate with families and educators to develop functional goals and implement effective treatment strategies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyFine motor skillsClinical documentationTreatment planningCollaboration

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $98k (middle half $88k–$104k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New York32 active722 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 7% offer loan repayment406 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,186 in the last 30 days762 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs · 12 employers
6
<$150k
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$150k-170k
1
$187k
1
$207k
1
$416k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
40%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 720 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401(k) with Employer Match
Clinical Mentorship
Opportunities to Grow into Senior OT and Supervisory Roles

Living in Williston Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$914k
Median resident rent
$2,171/mo
Residents’ average commute
39 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.