Occupational Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting states $45–$55 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in New York post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $46.29–$62.50, across 211 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. 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).
Occupational therapists in New York: pay by town and employer
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center here: Service Employees International Union/United Healthcare Workers East 1199 at Ithaca, NY (200 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Apr 2025). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Staffing at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 10.9 residents at an average hour (New York's middle home: 11.1); 43.1% of its nursing staff left in a year (New York: 38.3%); Medicare staffing rating 2 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
Licensed in another state?
New York is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a New York license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%
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About the job
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 144 bed facility, is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to work alongside our amazing staff in our recently renovated gym. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating residents and subsequently developing a treatment plan that will meet their needs with activities that will help them become more independent in their daily lives. The Occupational Therapist will observe and assess the progress of our residents and prepare detailed reports accordingly.
Looking for weekend coverage and coverage for OTs taking paid time off.
All Occupational Therapists must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and have a current New York State Occupational Therapy license. Experience in a long term care setting is preferred, although not necessary. We encourage newly graduated Occupational Therapists to apply.
From Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 160 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center)-bed nursing home in Ithaca, NY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Based in Ithaca, NYHires in New YorkPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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