Pays $43.7-$49.62/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$170k (8 jobs)

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Schofield Residence
Buffalo, New York

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem
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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 TherapyPatient EvaluationCare PlanningClinical DocumentationStaff SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationMedicare GuidelinesMedicaid GuidelinesHome EvaluationsBilling DocumentationRehabilitationLong Term Care

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Schofield Residence

Hospitals and Health Care
Kenmore, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive wages
Paid time off
Sick days
Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Uniform Allowance