Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$120k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
(Excellent Full Benefits, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Structure and much more!)
Position Responsibilities
- Provide individualized therapy to children (mostly ages 3–6)
- Work primarily with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Provide 1:1 therapy sessions lasting approximately 30–60 minutes
- Complete evaluations, typically scheduled for approximately 90 minutes
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of pediatric professionals
- Complete documentation using OpenEMR
- Manage your daily caseload and schedule within clinic operating hours
Licensed or license-eligible Occupational Therapist. COTA also welcome.
- Interest in working with a pediatric population
- Comfortable working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Passion for providing individualized, child-centered care
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized 1:1 therapy sessions for children, primarily those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Conduct evaluations, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain accurate documentation using OpenEMR.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed or license-eligible Occupational Therapist or COTA. A passion for pediatric care and comfort working with children on the autism spectrum is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at New Solutions a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 695 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 695 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$140k | Pediatrics median $114k (middle half $95k–$125k)402 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Washington | 22 active | 700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 12% offer loan repayment275 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
Benefits & Perks
Living in Olympia
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $520k≈ 4.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,969/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 103.7
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.