{"product_id":"occupational-therapy-startup-costs","title":"Occupational Therapy Startup Costs: $180K Opening Asset Plan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-plus-icon.svg\" alt=\"Key Takeaways\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBuild-out is capital spend, not rent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment comes in phases; consumables stay variable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing and billing setup can’t be skipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePayroll and marketing drive most Year 1 cash burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Occupational Therapy Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Occupational Therapy Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"What this excludes\" data-note-text=\"This calculator covers one-time capitalized startup assets only. It excludes payroll runway, working capital, deposits, debt service, inventory, marketing, licenses, credentialing, insurance premiums, and ongoing operating expenses unless your accounting policy capitalizes them.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimates capitalized startup assets only for an occupational therapy clinic, using Month 1 to Month 8 setup costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" 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class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTherapy equipment and adaptive devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTherapy equipment, adaptive devices, and treatment setup\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"therapyEquipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Therapy equipment and adaptive devices\" data-capex-note=\"Therapy equipment, adaptive devices, and treatment setup\" data-lean=\"32000\" data-base=\"40000\" data-full=\"50000\" name=\"therapyEquipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"40,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture and fixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eClinic furniture, fixtures, and patient room setup\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"furnitureFixtures\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Furniture and fixtures\" data-capex-note=\"Clinic furniture, fixtures, and patient room setup\" data-lean=\"16000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-full=\"28000\" name=\"furnitureFixtures\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"20,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnology, software, and website setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eComputers, tablets, networking, software implementation, website build, and security installation\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"technologySetup\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Technology, software, and website setup\" data-capex-note=\"Computers, tablets, networking, software implementation, website build, and security installation\" data-lean=\"28000\" data-base=\"35000\" data-full=\"45000\" name=\"technologySetup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"35,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssessment tools and installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eInitial assessment tools and equipment installation\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"assessmentToolsInstallation\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Assessment tools and installation\" data-capex-note=\"Initial assessment tools and equipment installation\" data-lean=\"8000\" data-base=\"10000\" data-full=\"15000\" name=\"assessmentToolsInstallation\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"10,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers build-out overruns, equipment surprises, and setup delays\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingencyReserve\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingencyReserve\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"25\" step=\"0.5\" data-lean=\"10\" data-base=\"12\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"12\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e12%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eTotal CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$201,600\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$180,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$21,600\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eClinic build-out and accessibility\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuild-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"buildOutAccessibility\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 42%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb 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data-capex-share=\"technologySetup\"\u003e19%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssessment tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"assessmentToolsInstallation\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 6%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"assessmentToolsInstallation\"\u003e6%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this excludes\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator covers one-time capitalized startup assets only. It excludes payroll runway, working capital, deposits, debt service, inventory, marketing, licenses, credentialing, insurance premiums, and ongoing operating expenses unless your accounting policy capitalizes them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does the Occupational Therapy CAPEX tab show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis screenshot shows Occupational Therapy Financial Model Template for CAPEX, startup costs, working capital, and break-even. Open it before leasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCAPEX screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e build-out, \u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$527,500\u003c\/strong\u003e payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1-8 timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/occupational-therapy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_c748952a-c7d1-464f-af3e-6dc091c5d22d.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/occupational-therapy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_c748952a-c7d1-464f-af3e-6dc091c5d22d.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Occupational Therapy Financial Model capex inputs allowing customization of startup and growth capital expenditures, equipment and facility costs, depreciation schedules - fully customizable for scenario planning.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do I need to open an occupational therapy clinic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a funding target of \u003cstrong\u003e$180,000 known CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e plus lease deposits, pre-opening payroll, professional fees, insurance, credentialing support, launch marketing, and working capital; use \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/occupational-therapy\"\u003eWhat Is The Current Growth Rate Of Client Engagement For Your Occupational Therapy Business?\u003c\/a\u003e to pressure-test whether demand can cover the ramp. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$43,958 payroll + $9,900 fixed overhead = $53,858\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e before variable costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding math\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with \u003cstrong\u003e$180,000 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd local lease deposits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd credentialing and professional fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund \u003cstrong\u003e$53,858\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCost risks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies: \u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e variable cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplint materials: \u003cstrong\u003e15%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilling services: \u003cstrong\u003e50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 marketing: \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat are the biggest costs to start an occupational therapy practice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an \u003cstrong\u003eOccupational Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e startup, the biggest upfront costs are the clinic build-out at \u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, specialized therapy equipment at \u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and furniture and fixtures at \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e; then add \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for IT, \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for assessment tools, and \u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for practice management setup. Space design matters just as much: accessibility, treatment room count, open therapy areas, pediatric sensory equipment, hand therapy tools, neurorehabilitation add-ons, storage, restroom access, and landlord allowance can move the budget fast. \u003cstrong\u003eYear 1 wages total $527,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, and payer credentialing can delay cash while payroll and rent start in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStartup build costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e clinic build-out and renovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e specialized therapy equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e furniture and fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e IT infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOperating cost pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e assessment tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e practice management setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$527,500\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 wages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayroll and rent start in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow do I turn occupational therapy startup costs into a funding plan?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn Occupational Therapy funding into four buckets: \u003cstrong\u003e$180,000 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, pre-opening expenses, deposits, and working capital runway. Tie each dollar to \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 through Month 8\u003c\/strong\u003e launch needs and Year 1 staffing, because the model shows \u003cstrong\u003e$77,760\u003c\/strong\u003e in monthly revenue with 2 pediatric, 2 adult rehab, 1 geriatric, 1 hand therapy, and 1 group program. With variable costs at \u003cstrong\u003e115%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue, the plan only works if break-even testing proves the ramp can outrun overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFour funding layers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$180,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover pre-opening expenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund deposits before launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold runway for early payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat lenders test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRamp speed from Month 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayer mix and receivable lag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal rent and hiring risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak-even versus overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Occupational Therapy Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Occupational Therapy Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Occupational Therapy Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup Cost Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table breaks startup spending into the main clinic asset buys plus the non-CAPEX cash buffer needed before breakeven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$180,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$836,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$1,016,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"65000\" data-base=\"75000\" data-high=\"85000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinic Build-out \u0026amp; Accessibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$75,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLeasehold improvements, accessibility, and fit-out scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"35000\" data-base=\"40000\" data-high=\"45000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialized Therapy Equipment \u0026amp; Adaptive Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$40,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTherapy devices, splinting gear, and adaptive tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"15000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-high=\"25000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffice Furniture \u0026amp; Fixtures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eWaiting room and treatment-room furnishings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"17000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-high=\"24000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIT Infrastructure \u0026amp; Security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eComputers, practice software, and security setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"22000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-high=\"29000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssessment Tools, Software Setup \u0026amp; Branding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$25,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eInitial testing tools, software setup, and launch branding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"750000\" data-base=\"836000\" data-high=\"920000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening Cash Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$836,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePayroll runway, fixed overhead, and early revenue lag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges use researched assumptions; non-CAPEX excludes working capital, debt service, and owner living costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eOccupational Therapy Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLeasehold Improvements And Accessibility Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout CAPEX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for clinic build-out and renovation is \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e because it creates space you’ll use beyond opening. Model it across \u003cstrong\u003eMonths 1–3\u003c\/strong\u003e for treatment rooms, open therapy areas, accessible entrances, \u003cstrong\u003eAmericans with Disabilities Act\u003c\/strong\u003e access, flooring, lighting, storage, reception, restroom access, signage, and safety. Keep \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly rent separate, plus deposits and first-month rent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eScope Drivers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real cost depends on \u003cstrong\u003esquare footage\u003c\/strong\u003e, room count, and whether the site already meets accessibility needs. Ask for the landlord work letter, then map finish work to each area: pediatric sensory space, hand therapy area, reception flow, and restroom access. One line: more rooms and more code work push the budget up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm square footage first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount rooms before pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck existing accessibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl Spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the landlord allowance to cut tenant cash spend, but only after you separate it from rent deposits and first-month rent. Reuse any code-compliant finish or fixture you can keep. The mistake is overbuilding too early; if the space already works for mobility and safety, you may only need targeted upgrades, not a full demo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate rent from improvements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse allowance before cash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid full rebuilds by default.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eOpen-Ready Checks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you sign, verify the site’s entrance width, restroom access, signage, lighting, and safe circulation for clients and staff. If the landlord work letter is vague, the budget can drift in Month \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e through \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cleanest estimate comes from a room-by-room scope, not a rough guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTherapy Equipment And Adaptive Tools Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEquipment Stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in specialized therapy equipment from \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 2 to Month 4\u003c\/strong\u003e covers durable items like treatment tables, mats, sensory gear, mobility aids, adaptive devices, splinting tools, and storage. For a clean estimate, use vendor quotes and split by room type, because pediatric sensory, adult rehab, geriatric, hand therapy, and group programs do not need the same mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model also includes \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of initial assessment tools inventory from \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 4 to Month 7\u003c\/strong\u003e for fine-motor materials, screening tools, and early clinical stock. Here’s the quick math: durable gear is the big upfront hit, while assessment tools support active intake and should be budgeted by unit count, replacement cycle, and weeks of coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote by room type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate durable from inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch stock to visit volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpend Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep consumables out of CAPEX. Year 1 therapeutic supplies run at \u003cstrong\u003e20% of revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, and splint fabrication materials add \u003cstrong\u003e15%\u003c\/strong\u003e, so order them as operating spend, not startup equipment. The cleanest savings usually come from standardizing brands and avoiding overbuying specialty items before your referral mix is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy only first-quarter demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock one backup set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview use monthly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCapex Split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable therapy gear and assessment tools sit in startup spending, but consumables do not. If the clinic serves more \u003cstrong\u003epediatric sensory integration\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ehand therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e cases, the mix shifts toward sensory kits and splinting tools; if it skews older, put more weight on mobility aids and safety items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing, Credentialing, Insurance, And Professional Fees Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLicense and payer gate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you plan to bill insurance, \u003cstrong\u003ecredentialing is required\u003c\/strong\u003e, not optional. Budget for \u003cstrong\u003eoccupational therapy licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e, business registration, state rules, \u003cstrong\u003eNational Provider Identifier\u003c\/strong\u003e readiness, and Medicare or Medicaid readiness where needed. \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional liability insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e runs \u003cstrong\u003e$500 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, and those fees belong in pre-opening costs unless your policy capitalizes eligible setup work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat to budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild this line item from local quotes for state filings, payer enrollment support, legal documents, accounting setup, and billing setup. The input list is simple: \u003cstrong\u003efees by state\u003c\/strong\u003e, payer mix, ownership structure, and whether Medicare or Medicaid applies. Billing services are \u003cstrong\u003e50% of Year 1 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the revenue plan drives the real cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValidate state fees locally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap payer mix early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice billing support by revenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep it lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not overbuild the admin stack before payer approval. Start with only what is needed for licensing, payer enrollment, and clean claims. Use one accounting policy for setup costs, then classify each item as \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening expense\u003c\/strong\u003e or capitalized cost. \u003cstrong\u003eOne missed payer step can delay cash flow\u003c\/strong\u003e, so finish readiness before the first bill goes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish payer work before launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate setup from ongoing costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid assuming every fee is capitalized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLocal validation matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eState filings and payer support costs must be validated locally because they change with \u003cstrong\u003estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epayer mix\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eownership structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a fee-for-service occupational therapy clinic, the safest model is to treat licensing, enrollment, insurance, legal, and billing setup as launch expenses until your accountant confirms what can be capitalized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTechnology, Billing, Documentation, And Admin Systems Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch Systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in one-time systems spend: \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for IT infrastructure and computers, \u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for practice management setup, \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for security installation, and \u003cstrong\u003e$8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for website and branding. Keep these separate from rent and from monthly software so the startup plan shows real launch cash needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEHR Stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronic health record (\u003cstrong\u003eEHR\u003c\/strong\u003e) software costs \u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the setup work for practice management runs \u003cstrong\u003e$7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eMonths 5-8\u003c\/strong\u003e. This stack covers scheduling, billing, claims clearinghouse, patient portal, telehealth, phones, tablets, cybersecurity basics, and backups. Treat setup and subscription as two separate budget lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy only the devices and licenses needed on day one, then add more when visits justify it. Get separate quotes for software, hardware, security, and web work so vendors do not blur one-time setup into recurring fees. One clean rule: if a cost does not improve scheduling, billing, access, or documentation, delay it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMonthly Carry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecurring admin systems cost \u003cstrong\u003e$1,700 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for the EHR subscription plus \u003cstrong\u003e$700\u003c\/strong\u003e for IT support and security. That equals \u003cstrong\u003e$20,400\u003c\/strong\u003e a year before any add-ons. This is the fixed load you carry for uptime, backups, and secure documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Readiness, Training, And Launch Marketing Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch payroll\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassify staffing readiness and opening marketing as \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening expense\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e, not \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e. Year 1 payroll is \u003cstrong\u003e$527,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$43,958 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, for one clinic director at \u003cstrong\u003e$120,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, one senior OT at \u003cstrong\u003e$90,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, three OTs at \u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e each, one admin assistant at \u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0.5\u003c\/strong\u003e medical biller at \u003cstrong\u003e$50,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e0.5\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing coordinator at \u003cstrong\u003e$55,000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis budget funds recruiting, onboarding, training, front desk setup, billing support, referral outreach, physician relationships, school and community partnerships, and opening marketing. The key inputs are headcount, start dates, ramp months, and ad spend; variable marketing and patient acquisition equals \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue, so size launch cash against expected first-year visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the fixed team tight, then stage onboarding and outreach with hiring milestones. Don’t overbuy paid ads; the real driver is \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue, so track cost per booked visit a\nnd referral yield weekly. If ramp is slow, delay nonessential hires but keep billing and front desk covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCash runway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese costs sit in \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening\u003c\/strong\u003e cash needs, not equipment spending. Plan enough runway for payroll plus launch marketing before visit volume stabilizes, because staffing, billing support, and referral development start before revenue does. One clean rule: if cash can’t cover the first few payroll cycles, the opening budget is too thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Occupational Therapy Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Occupational Therapy Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions from the model, not exact vendor quotes or a final budget.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eScenario table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eOccupational Therapy startup costs scale with rooms, equipment, and staffing. Lean trims build-out, base follows the researched clinic plan, and full adds more space, equipment, and reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, base, and full launch cost comparison\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLow runway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBalanced fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eGrowth ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Start with a mobile or small-office setup and defer part of the build-out.\"\u003eStart with a mobile or small-office setup and defer part of the build-out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use the researched clinic plan with a standard setup and full opening sequence.\"\u003eUse the researched clinic plan with a standard setup and full opening sequence.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Open a larger multi-room clinic with broader service lines and a heavier start-up build.\"\u003eOpen a larger multi-room clinic with broader service lines and a heavier start-up build.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use fewer treatment rooms, phased equipment buys, and a lighter opening footprint.\"\u003eUse fewer treatment rooms, phased equipment buys, and a lighter opening footprint.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Plan for Month 1 to Month 8 setup, $5,000 monthly rent, $9,900 monthly fixed overhead, and $527,500 Year 1 payroll.\"\u003ePlan for Month 1 to Month 8 setup, $5,000 monthly rent, $9,900 monthly fixed overhead, and $527,500 Year 1 payroll.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Add more pediatric, hand therapy, geriatric, and neurorehabilitation equipment, plus accessibility work and more staff.\"\u003eAdd more pediatric, hand therapy, geriatric, and neurorehabilitation equipment, plus accessibility work and more staff.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Deferred build-out; fewer treatment rooms; phased equipment; smaller upfront payroll\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeferred build-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efewer treatment rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephased equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmaller upfront payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$180,000 CAPEX; Month 1 to Month 8 setup; $5,000 rent; $9,900 monthly overhead; $527,500 Year 1 payroll\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$180,000 CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1 to Month 8 setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$5,000 rent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$9,900 monthly overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$527,500 Year 1 payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Multi-room build-out; broader equipment; heavier staffing; accessibility work; larger reserve\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-room build-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebroader equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheavier staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccessibility work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarger reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Below base CAPEX\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eBelow base CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$180,000 base CAPEX\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$180,000 base CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel baseline\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Above base CAPEX\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eAbove base CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigher reserve need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits founders who want a tighter cash runway, a narrower patient mix, and a lower-risk lease choice.\"\u003eFits founders who want a tighter cash runway, a narrower patient mix, and a lower-risk lease choice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits founders who want a balanced clinic, mixed patient demand, and a standard lease with enough runway for launch.\"\u003eFits founders who want a balanced clinic, mixed patient demand, and a standard lease with enough runway for launch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits founders targeting a broader patient mix, a larger lease, and enough cash to carry a bigger opening team.\"\u003eFits founders targeting a broader patient mix, a larger lease, and enough cash to carry a bigger opening team.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions from the model, not exact vendor quotes or a final budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304043520243,"sku":"occupational-therapy-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/occupational-therapy-startup-costs.webp?v=1782688074","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/occupational-therapy-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models 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