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Liberty Resources
Syracuse, New York

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$80-$120/hr

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Job Description

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Occupational Therapist (OT) for part-time and/or per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.

Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana.

We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.

We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
  • Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
  • Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
  • Effectively organize and maintain confidentiality of child’s records and other documentations.
  • Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

  • Current New York State Licensure and/or Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Early Childhood Experience
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits for This Position

  • Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
  • Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
  • Mentoring is offered to all providers
  • Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA, and CTLE
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
  • Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

Job Type: Part-time, Per Diem

  • Pay Rate: CPSE
  • 30 minutes: $40-$45
  • 60 minutes: $58-$60
  • Evaluation: $115-$120
  • Pay Rate: EI
  • Basic 30 minutes: $44-$46
  • Basic 60 minutes: $58-$60
  • Evaluation: $115-$120

Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Liberty offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, monitor, and track the progress of children aged birth to five years to create and adjust individualized treatment plans. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with state laws regarding early intervention and special education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current New York State Licensure or Certification in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid driver's license. Experience in early childhood settings and proficiency with computer systems and documentation are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Early childhood developmentTreatment planningProgress monitoringElectronic medical recordsReport writingInterpersonal skillsSpecial education regulations

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (269 salary observations; 808 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,460 salary observations; 24,103 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 York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $193k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 33% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

10
<$125k
2
$125k-145k
5
$145k-165k
3
$165k-185k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Visa sponsorship
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,521 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Syracuse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k
Typical market rent
$1,541/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Syracuse, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Liberty Resources

Individual and Family Services
Syracuse, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
Sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
Mentoring for all providers
Unlimited CEU courses (ASHA, AOTA, APTA, CTLE accredited)
Flexible scheduling
Biweekly direct deposit