Pediatric Occupational Therapist

thenewjerseycentersofphysicaltherapy; Montville Center (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IRA with employer match

4 weeks PTO

Mentorship program

Job summary

The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy is seeking an Occupational Pediatric Therapist who is growth-minded and clinician-led. You will collaborate with an expert PT team while growing your pediatric OT caseload within a well-established practice that values mentorship and structured development.

Offering a path to a total compensation up to $130,000+ including benefits, with mentorship and growth opportunities, this role emphasizes work-life balance and a sustainable 1–2 patient per hour

Qualifications

• Pediatric occupational therapy expertise for interdisciplinary care.
• Mentorship and clinical development encouraged.
• Opportunities to support children with autism and developmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an experienced team of Doctors of Physical Therapy.
• Help build and grow NJDPT's pediatric OT program.
• Develop and manage your own pediatric caseload within an established practice.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical development

Mentorship

Job description

Join 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.

Mentorship Program

• Dedicated 1:1 mentorship sessions and clinical collaboration with an experienced team of highly credentialed clinicians
• Intentional mentor matching and access 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

• Total compensation package valued up to $130,000+, including benefits
• Salary progression up to $120,000+ following the structured training and development period
• Growth supported through NJDPT’s Ascend Compensation Model, which recognizes clinical development, professional growth, mentorship, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the practice
• Medical, dental, and vision
• IRA: Vanguard retirement plan with employer match

Schedule & Caseload

• 1–2 patients per hour — a sustainable model, not high-volume care
• Flexible full-time scheduling options
• Option to design a 3-, 4-, or 5-day workweek
• 4 weeks PTO

Development

• In-person CEU courses with industry experts + MedBridge access
• Opportunities to contribute to the continued development of pediatric and autism services through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Low patient volume designed to support clinical learning and development
• Opportunity 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 Model

If 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.