Occupational Therapist-PD
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $44.59–$71.34 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Connecticut post a median of $53.75 an hour, the middle half $46.85–$63.08, across 20 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Connecticut earn a median of $49.25 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 Connecticut: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Connecticut is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Connecticut license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Connecticut license, apply to the Connecticut Department of Public Health for a license by endorsement ($200, by its own page): what Connecticut asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Connecticut requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist License, from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
- An online application with photo, an official NBCOT Certification Verification Letter sent directly from NBCOT, an official transcript, and verification sent directly from every state where a license is or was held. The statute allows a license by endorsement for therapists licensed in a state with substantially similar requirements (Conn. Gen. Stat. 20-74c).
- Staying active: Renews every two years (licenses expire July 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal fee $205), with at least 24 contact hours of continued competency activity in the preceding two-year period.
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Connecticut · Every state's rule
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- 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
As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off accruals
- Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
- Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center
Plans, organizes, implements and documents specific treatment programs for patients of varied ages and disabilities, according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Evaluation – Obtains pertinent medical and social history. Performs thorough and accurate evaluations using techniques to objectively measure physical and functional status. Determines functional and measurable short and long term goals and designs an appropriate treatment program. Considers discharge options at time of initial evaluation.
- Treatment – Performs treatment as outlined in the initial evaluation. Modifies treatment as necessary, updates goals and re-evaluates discharge plans throughout the course of treatment. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of treatment techniques and applies appropriately. Treatment should include patient and family education and communication/interaction with appropriate team members.
- Documentation – Clinical documentation is timely, objective and complete. Administrative documentation including but not limited to billing and outcome measures is accurate and timely.
- Education – Assumes personal responsibility for continuing education and professional development. Provides education to therapy staff, system employees and community.
- Supervision – Supervises the patient care activities of assistants, aides and volunteers. Delegates routine care to supportive personnel as appropriate. May supervise students.
COMPETENCIES & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (e.g.license, registration, certification)
Must be licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. New graduates will be considered.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a Masters of Occupational Therapy.
- Must be licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
- New graduate may be considered.
- BLS certification required
Minimum Salary
44.59
Maximum Salary
71.34
From Stamford Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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