Pays $43.7-$49.62/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$170k (8 jobs)
Occupational Therapist
About the Role
Per diem occupational therapist for nursing facility. $43.70-49.62/hr, benefits. Kenmore, NY.
Join Schofield Residence Inc as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, $43.70-49.62/hr in Buffalo, New York.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $43.70 - $49.62/hr.
- Paid time off
- Sick days
- Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Uniform Allowance
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Schofield Residence Inc as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, $43.70-49.62/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing evaluations and creating plans of care for residents with mental and physical impairments. They also supervise therapy staff and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality resident care.
Requirements
Candidates must be registered and licensed by the New York State Education Department or hold a valid limited permit. Two years of experience, preferably in long-term care or homecare, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$91k across 738 listings, vs ~$96k nationally (20,303 listings).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New York's cost-of-living index is 139.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state — New York ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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