Occupational Therapy Director Salary in the United States

Occupational Therapy Director Salary

How much does an Occupational Therapy Director make in the United States? The average Occupational Therapy Director salary in the United States is $134,863 as of June 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $121,767 and $152,233. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Occupational Therapy Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Occupational Therapy Director Salary $109,844 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Occupational Therapy Director Salary $121,767 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Occupational Therapy Director Salary $134,863 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Occupational Therapy Director Salary $152,233 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Occupational Therapy Director Salary $168,048 US June 27, 2024
25% $121,767 10% $109,844 90% $168,048 75% $152,233 $134,863 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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What skills does an Occupational Therapy Director need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Confidentiality: The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.

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Patient Care: Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.

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Background Check: A background check or background investigation is a review of a potential employee's criminal, commercial and financial records. The goal of background checks is to ensure the safety and security of the employees in the organisation

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Confidentiality 5.37%
Patient Care 3.12%
Background Check 1.91%
Others 89.6%

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Job Description for Occupational Therapy Director

Occupational Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the occupational therapy department. Sets and implements guidelines for occupational therapy programs. Being an Occupational Therapy Director monitors patient progress and treatment plans. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapy Director typically reports to top management. The Occupational Therapy Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Occupational Therapy Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Guidepost Pediatric Therapies and Educational Services - Wasilla, AK
    Guidepost Pediatric Therapies and Educational Services is seeking an in-clinic full-time Occupational Therapist for our Wasilla location. Dynamic individua...
    - 17 Days Ago
  • ROSEWOOD REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER - Rensselaer, NY
    Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, an 80 Bed SNF, located in East Greenbush, NY is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to...
    - 2 Months Ago
  • AUBURN SKILLED NURSING and REHABILITATION - Salem, OH
    Looking to join a TEAM that cares as much as you. If you answered yes, we have the RIGHT PLACE for YOU. Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a lead...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • California Park Rehab Hospital - Chico, CA
    Responsibilities. Conduct assessments to evaluate patients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. Develop individualized treatment plans based on a...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • San Simeon by the Sound - Greenport, NY
    CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT FULL-TIME. Duties. perform daily treatments and provide detailed documentation of short and long-term residents ...
    - 6 Months Ago
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Occupational Therapy Director Pay Difference by Location

Occupational Therapy Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Occupational Therapy Director, the highest Occupational Therapy Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Occupational Therapy Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Occupational Therapy Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Occupational Therapy Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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Skills associated with Occupational Therapy Director: Rehabilitation Practices/Programs, Medical Specialty: Occupational Therapy (OT), Electronic health records (EHR) Software, Operational Policy Development

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