Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (floater) - Montclair, NJ (and surrounding offices)

Outpatient • Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Base Salary: $95,000–$115,000

Total Compensation: $105,000–$125,000

(based on benefits/bonuses, certifications, performance incentives, and experience)

Join a Team You’ll Want to Stay With

At Professional Physical Therapy, we don’t just hire great clinicians — we grow them. Mentorship, learning, and long-term career development are built into how we operate. From structured onboarding and paid national certifications to advanced clinical pathways and leadership opportunities, we invest in your journey, not just your job.

If you’re looking for a paycheck, you’ve got options. If you’re looking for a career, you’re in the right place.

Since 1999, we’ve expanded to 250+ clinics across the Northeast through community, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Here, your growth matters. Your leadership matters. Your future matters. Let’s build something bigger — together.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Start Strong: Structured onboarding and clinical support tailored to experienced clinicians.
• Keep Growing: Industry-leading CEU program, including paid national certifications (CHT support available).
• Lighten the Load: Student loan reimbursement.
• Real Balance: Generous PTO because life outside the clinic matters.
• Stay Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision — plus pet insurance.
• Plan Ahead: Company-match 401(k).
• Chart Your Path: Specialty tracks including hand therapy and upper-extremity focus.
• Move Freely: 250+ locations across 5 states = real opportunities for internal mobility and relocation.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations focused on upper-extremity and functional performance.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent disability.
• Deliver hands-on therapy interventions aligned with physician referrals and patient goals.
• Fabricate splints and provide adaptive equipment training as appropriate.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs, task modification, and functional strategies.
• Communicate consistently with patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to maximize outcomes.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with clinicians and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Support and guide Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides, as applicable.

What You Bring

• Active (or in-progress) New York State Occupational Therapist license.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics and/or hand therapy preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and patient-centered care skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team-based clinical environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and inclusive care.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans