Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services (Per diem) #2641
- PRN / per diem
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $53–$58 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $73.15 an hour, the middle half $55–$78, across 91 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. 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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- 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%
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About the job
Occupational Therapist - Parker at The Pavilion - Per diem - Hourly rate $53.00 - $58.00 (depending on experience) - The areas highest quality rehabilitation services providing a warm and compassionate environment - 8:30am - 5:00pm, (2) shifts monthly as needed, Monday - Friday - The Occupational Therapist will provide direct occupational therapy services to residents and participants of Parker with the goal of helping them them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model of practice.
Learn why 2026 is our fourth year in a row being recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" by NJBiz.com , one of the leading business journals in the state.
BENEFITS: Subsidized childcare available, 403b, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free meal with every shift worked, use of Parker gym and pool, we are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters of Occupational Therapy preferred or Bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience required.
- Valid NJ Occupational Therapy State licensure.
- Valid NJ Driver's License.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience; nursing care facility w/ geriatric patients preferred.
- Homecare visits are required.
- Flu vaccine required during flu season.
Parker Health Group, Inc.
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At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement , a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!
From Parker Health Group's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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