Occupational Therapist

Full-time (40 hours/week) position in Union, NJ.

About the role

Join a team that invests in your growth. At Professional Physical Therapy, 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. Since 1999, we've expanded to 250+ clinics across the Northeast through community, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Structured onboarding and clinical support tailored to experienced clinicians
• Industry-leading CEU program, including paid national certifications (CHT support available)
• Student loan reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus pet insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Specialty tracks including hand therapy and upper-extremity focus
• Internal mobility and relocation opportunities across 250+ locations in 5 states

Pay

Base Salary: $90,000–$115,000. Total Compensation: $105,000–$125,000 (based on benefits, bonuses, certifications, performance incentives, and experience).

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred; candidates actively pursuing CHT will also be considered
• 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