Occupational Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in New York post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $46.13–$62.50, across 207 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in New York earn a median of $46.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Responsibilities
Responsible for evaluating the patient's level of physical functioning and providing training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit.
- Develops a plan of care with patient and caregiver involvement and in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long-term goals.
- Evaluates, instructs and monitors specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion, and coordination of upper extremities.
- Teaches use of adaptive equipment to the patient, caregiver, and other appropriate health team personnel to assist the patient to achieve maximum independence.
- Maintains communication with the physician and other personnel involved in the patient’s care, through written reports, attendance at meetings, and confirmed telephone calls.
Qualifications
- Current NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapist
- Master's Degree from Accredited Institute for Occupational Therapy
From ArchCare's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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