Occupational Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $74.19 an hour, the middle half $55–$78, across 88 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $49.72 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 Jersey: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
New Jersey is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a New Jersey license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a New Jersey license, apply to the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for a license by endorsement ($100, by its own page): what New Jersey asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What New Jersey requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
- Licensure by reciprocity requires a valid, current license in good standing from a state whose education, training and examination requirements are substantially equivalent, at least one year and 1,200 hours of practice within the five years before applying, the application and fee, a criminal history background check, documentation of good standing in every state of licensure, and the New Jersey Jurisprudence Orientation; 13:44K-3.3).
- Staying active: Occupational therapist licenses expire every two years on September 30 of odd-numbered years and renew for $160; a license can still be renewed within 30 days after it expires with a late fee, after which it is suspended (N.J.A.C. 13:44K-11.1).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in New Jersey · Every state's rule
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About the job
OptimaCare Fountains is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our amazing team!
Position Title: Occupational Therapist in Skilled Nursing Facility
General Purpose
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid lunch
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Holidays optional
Essential Duties
- Evaluate patients
- Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
- Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
- Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
- Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
- Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
- Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
- Instruct patient’s families and perform caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), and aides.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of New Jersey. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
From OptimaCare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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