Occupational Therapist In Queens New York
Listed compensation
$65-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Referral Bonus
- Flexible schedule
- Job Title: Home Care Occupational Therapist (OTR)
- Company: Apex Rehabilitation
Location: Queens, NY
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem - You make your own hours!
Job Description
Join our compassionate team as a Home Care Occupational Therapist, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in the comfort of their homes. As a Home Care Occupational Therapist, you will focus on enhancing clients' independence and quality of life through personalized therapy plans.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate clients' daily living needs and challenges.
2. Develop and implement customized occupational therapy plans to address clients' specific goals.
3. Provide therapeutic interventions to improve clients' ability to perform daily activities.
4. Collaborate with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
5. Educate clients and their families on adaptive techniques and equipment for increased independence.
6. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress.
Qualifications
1. Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
2. State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
3. Strong clinical and communication skills.
4. Ability to adapt therapy plans to diverse client needs.
5. Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
6. Valid Driver’s License and/or reliable transportation.
7. Valid Liability Insurance
Experience
Previous experience in home care or a related field is preferred. New graduates with a passion for home care are welcome to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume, and relevant certifications to gstraus@aaahealthgroup.com - Please use "Home Care Occupational Therapist Application" as the subject line. Applications will be accepted until positions are fulfilled.
Apex Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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 ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Apex Rehab Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 25 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist In Queens New York at Apex Rehab Group a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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