Occupational Therapist
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $34.95–$53.50 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 below 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 Crouse Hospital here: Service Employees International Union/United Healthcare Workers East 1199 at Syracuse, NY (2,400 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.
Medicare rating of Crouse Hospital
Medicare gives Crouse Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New York's hospitals average 2.7). 74% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 46% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New York hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Crouse Hospital as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
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.) For a New York license, apply to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions for a license by endorsement ($294, by its own page): what New York asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What New York requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
- Applicants must be of good moral character and at least 21, file the Application for Licensure (Form 1) with the fee, have their school send the Certification of Professional Education (Form 2), have NBCOT send examination scores or written verification of certification directly, and have every authority that licensed them send a Verification of Other Professional Licensure (Form 3).
- Staying active: The license is valid for life, but registration renews every 3 years and requires 36 hours of continuing competency learning activities per cycle, at least 24 of them in professional subjects.
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in New York · Every state's rule
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
Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued.
Crouse is hiring an Occupational Therapist to work Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, including some weekends and holidays.
Pay Range: $30.00 - $57.44 / hour
Occupational Therapist Position Responsibilities
- Practices occupational therapy as an occupational therapist in an acute care, medical center and also in varied outpatient settings.
- Works in accordance with the practice act for New York State, which includes the evaluation and treatment or the prevention of disability, injury and disease.
- Responsible for planning, supervising, carrying out occupational therapy treatment programs.
- Actively participates in and supports department quality assurance programs, education and customer service programs.
- Works as part of the health care team across department lines and supervises aides and other staff and performs other duties as assigned.
Occupational Therapist Position Requirements
- Current New York State Occupational Therapy license.
- Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire or within 2 weeks after hire.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of the practice act for New York State and Occupational Therapy.
- Demonstrates clear written and oral communications skills and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with other health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
Benefits Overview
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
- Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
- YMCA Subsidy program.
From Crouse Hospital'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 Crouse Hospital
Crouse Hospital is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Syracuse, NY. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, advanced practice providers and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Crouse Hospital
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