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–$57.50, across 225 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).
Occupational therapists in New York: pay by town and employer
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
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
Meadow Park Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team.
We are looking for a motivated therapist who is passionate about helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life in a skilled nursing setting.
Position Highlights
- Full-Time position
- Supportive rehab and nursing team
- Competitive salary
- Modern facility with strong leadership support
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents and develop treatment plans
- Provide occupational therapy services
- Work collaboratively with the rehab and nursing team
- Maintain accurate documentation
Requirements
- NYS Occupational Therapist License
- Skilled nursing experience preferred but not required
Apply today to join our growing team!
From Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center hires nurses, nursing assistants and therapists in Queens, New York.
Hires in New YorkPay on its listings: 81.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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