Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

IRA Retirement plan with employermatch

4 weeks PTO

Job summary

The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy is seeking a confident Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join a clinician-led, growth-minded team in New Jersey. The role emphasizes pediatric care, clinical autonomy, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary practice.

You will contribute to pediatric OT services for autism and developmental conditions while building your own caseload. The practice offers a mentorship program, a starting salary of $85,000, structured professional development, and

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an experienced team of Doctors of Physical Therapy while bringing pediatric occupational therapy expertise and clinical autonomy to an interdisciplinary practice.
• Contribute to development and expansion of pediatric occupational therapy services, including care for children with autism and other developmental conditions, while building your own pediatric caseload.

Job description

Join our clinician-led team as a confident,
growth-minded Pediatric 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 a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at NJDPT, you will collaborate with an experienced team of Doctors of Physical Therapy while bringing your pediatric 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 pediatric occupational therapy services, including care for children with autism and other developmental conditions, while building your own pediatric caseload.

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 pediatric 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 contribute to the continued development of pediatric and autism services through interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities to grow clinically, pursue advanced training, and contribute to interdisciplinary clinical initiatives

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.