Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational Pediatric TherapistJoin our clinician-led team as a confident, growth-minded Occupational Pediatric Therapist.At The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy, we are the largest PT-owned practice in the state and are recognized by our patients as the 5-Star Standard for Physical Therapy Care.We offer the opportunity to earn $120,000+, with total compensation valued up to $130,000+ including benefits, supported by structured mentorship, clinical development, and a clear growth path within an independently operated practice.NJDPT offers a long-term career path without the high-volume feel of many corporate outpatient models. Our clinicians typically treat 1–2 patients per hour, allowing time for individualized care, clinical growth, and work-life balance. As our Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will collaborate with an experienced team of Doctors of Physical Therapy while bringing your pediatric occupational therapy expertise to our interdisciplinary practice. This is a unique opportunity to help build and grow NJDPT's pediatric occupational therapy program while developing your own pediatric caseload within an established, clinician-led practice, including opportunities to support children with autism and other developmental conditions.Our Mentorship ProgramDedicated 1:1 mentorship sessions and clinical collaboration with an experienced team of highly credentialed cliniciansIntentional mentor matching and access across a wide range of clinical expertiseDevelopment of clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and patient-care skills needed to practice at the full scope of the professionStrengthen your ability to evaluate, assess, and make sound clinical decisionsDevelop decision-making grounded in best evidence, provider expertise, and patient valuesExpand your clinical lens through exposure to imaging, diagnostics, and lab dataParticipate in advanced case discussions, treatment roundtables, and meaningful clinical collaborationCompensation & BenefitsTotal compensation package valued up to $130,000+, including benefitsSalary progression up to $120,000+ following the structured training and development periodGrowth supported through NJDPT's Ascend Compensation Model, which recognizes clinical development, professional growth, mentorship, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the practiceMedical, dental, and visionIRA: Vanguard retirement plan with employer matchSchedule & Caseload1–2 patients per hour — a sustainable model, not high-volume careFlexible full-time scheduling optionsOption to design a 3-, 4-, or 5-day workweek4 weeks PTODevelopmentIn-person CEU courses with industry experts + MedBridge accessOpportunities to contribute to the continued development of pediatric and autism services through interdisciplinary collaboration.Low patient volume designed to support clinical learning and developmentOpportunity to help shape and expand pediatric occupational therapy services as the program grows.Opportunities to grow clinically, mentor others, pursue advanced training, contribute to leadership initiatives, and advance through NJDPT's Ascend Compensation ModelIf you're an experienced clinician looking to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in a clinician-led practice, we invite you to apply.