Occupational Therapist

NJCPT; Riverdale (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

IRA with employer match

4 weeks PTO

Job summary

The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a clinician-led, growth-minded team in New Jersey.

You will collaborate with experienced therapists, bring your OT expertise to an interdisciplinary setting, and manage a diverse caseload across all ages with clinical autonomy and case variety.

Starting salary is $85,000 with medical, dental, and vision coverage, an IRA with employer match, and four weeks of PTO to support work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Doctors of Physical Therapy and OT team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Manage a diverse caseload across all ages with clinical autonomy.
• Contribute to development and expansion of NJDPT's occupational therapy services.
• Engage in mentorship and interdisciplinary clinical initiatives.

Job description

Join our clinician-led team as a confident, growth-minded Occupational 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 a starting salary of $85,000, commensurate with experience, along with structured professional development and clinical collaboration within an independently operated practice.

NJDPT offers a long‑term career path without the high‑volume feel of many corporate outpatient models. Our patient‑centered approach emphasizes individualized care, clinical growth, and work‑life balance.

As an Occupational Therapist at NJDPT, you will collaborate with an experienced team of Doctors of Physical Therapy while bringing your occupational therapy expertise and clinical autonomy to our interdisciplinary practice. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and expansion of NJDPT's occupational therapy services while building your own caseload across all ages.

Our Mentorship Program

• Dedicated 1:1 mentorship sessions, professional development, and clinical collaboration with an experienced team of highly credentialed clinicians.
• Access to experienced clinicians across a wide range of clinical expertise
• Development of clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and patient-care skills needed to practice at the full scope of the profession
• Strengthen your ability to evaluate, assess, and make sound clinical decisions
• Develop decision‑making grounded in best evidence, provider expertise, and patient values
• Expand your clinical lens through exposure to imaging, diagnostics, and lab data
• Participate in advanced case discussions, treatment roundtables, and meaningful clinical collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary of $85,000, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision
• IRA: Vanguard retirement plan with employer match
• 4 weeks PTO

Schedule & Caseload

• Patient-centered caseload supporting individualized occupational therapy care
• Flexible full‑time scheduling options
• Option to design a 3-, 4-, or 5-day workweek

Development

• In-person CEU courses with industry experts + MedBridge access
• Low patient volume designed to support clinical learning and development
• Opportunities to grow clinically, pursue advanced training, and contribute to interdisciplinary clinical initiatives