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Roanoke, Virginia

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Occupational Therapy AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | Pediatric Outpatient |

Hiring for Full-time or Part-time opportunities | 4365 Starkey Rd. Roanoke, VA 24018

At Great Strides Rehabilitation, an H2 Health Company, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, gain confidence, and reach their fullest potential. We are seeking compassionate and motivated Pediatric Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to join our pediatric therapy team in Roanoke.

Join a collaborative, clinician-led environment focused on delivering exceptional pediatric care while supporting professional growth and work-life balance.

The Pediatric OT and OTA will provide individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy services for children with developmental, sensory, neurological, orthopedic, and functional challenges. Clinicians will work closely with families and interdisciplinary team members to help patients improve independence and participation in daily activities.

  • This opportunity offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time scheduling options.
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions focused on functional outcomes
  • Collaborate with caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation
  • Educate families on treatment strategies and home programming
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust plans of care as appropriate
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
  • Implement treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist
  • Provide engaging, patient-centered therapy interventions
  • Document patient progress and treatment responses
  • Collaborate with therapists and caregivers to support patient goals
  • Assist in maintaining a positive and supportive therapy environment
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Active Virginia Occupational Therapy license or ability to obtain
  • Pediatric experience preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Active Virginia OTA license or ability to obtain
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Great Strides Rehabilitation

  • Flexible Pay: Salary, hourly, or per-visit with bonus opportunities
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
  • Generous PTO and company-paid holidays
  • Career Support: CEU assistance, mentorship, and development via our H2U platform
  • Therapist-Driven Culture: Supportive team focused on client outcomes
  • Extras: Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, referral bonuses, and more

Great Strides Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be part of the H2 Health family. We celebrate diversity and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of our clients.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy services to children with developmental, sensory, and functional challenges. Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient independence and participation in daily activities.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or OTA program with an active Virginia license or the ability to obtain one. Pediatric experience is preferred, though new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningEvidence-based InterventionCaregiver EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationSensory IntegrationNeurological RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationFunctional Outcome Monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) at H2 Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy assistantranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $73k (middle half $68k–$80k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Virginia26 active703 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment286 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,149 in the last 30 days779 the 30 days before (+47%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+3.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About H2 Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Generous PTO
Company-paid holidays
CEU assistance

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,368/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.