occupational therapist
Listed compensation
$80K - $95K
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Job Description
State of Location
New Jersey
Position Summary
As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (Full time)
- Location: Tom's River, NJ
- Compensation: 80,000-95,000
This is a brand new OT program we are offering, this role has plenty of growth potential as we continue to expand our OT offerings throughout this region.
We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!
Why Choose Ivy?
Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
Commitment to Clinical Excellence
- We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians:
- Exceptional Care: Recognition through the MIPS program two years in a row, scoring 98 out of 100!
- Functional Improvement: 81st percentile ranking per episode across all patient types for the past 12 months.
- Pelvic Floor Specialists: Top 15% most recent ranking for functional improvement per episode in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Orthopedic Success: Top 20% most recent ranking for all orthopedic conditions and shoulder-related conditions.
Milestone Recognition: Accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) for our Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Residency programs.
Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.
How Ivy Invests in You
- Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
- Limitless CEU Learning: Access live and on-demand courses with CEU reimbursement.
- Professional Education Planning (PEP): Create a specialization roadmap annually.
- Clinical Career Ladder: Recognition and rewards for skill development.
- Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
- External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
- Residency Programs: Specialized residency programs for continuous growth.
- Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.
Position Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current or pending licensure as an Occupational Therapist within the respective state.
- Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. ivyrehab.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized, patient-centered occupational therapy services within an outpatient orthopedic clinic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver world-class care while maintaining clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Current or pending licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of New Jersey is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (167 salary observations; 536 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 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 Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $80k–$95k | Occupational Therapy median $97k (middle half $85k–$100k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $97k nationally (+2%)167 state / 5,562 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New Jersey | 160 active | 9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 43% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | New Jersey occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment180 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates occupational therapist at Ivy Rehab a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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