Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$80/visit

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT), Early Intervention & Pediatrics

Delaware | Flexible Schedule | Pay up to $80 per visit with benefits

Come for the Flexibility. Stay for the Impact.

At BAYADA, we believe therapists deserve more than just a job, they deserve support, flexibility, and the opportunity to truly make a difference. As a nonprofit organization, our focus is always on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children and empowering families.

We are currently seeking passionate Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our Early Intervention and Pediatric team in Delaware.

  • Why OTs Choose BAYADA
  • Flexibility That Fits Your Life
  • Set your own schedule based on your availability
  • Choose your geographic coverage area
  • Part-Time (25+ visits/week), Per Diem (5 visits/week)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive rates
  • Weekly pay
  • Travel stipend
  • PTO
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Unmatched Clinical Support
  • Dedicated office team supporting you in the field
  • Paid orientation
  • Comprehensive onboarding & professional development
  • Bi-annual continuing education reimbursement
  • 24/7 clinical support
  • Collaborative team of experienced clinicians
  • What You’ll Do

As an Early Intervention OT, you will:

  • Partner with families using a coaching-based interaction style
  • Empower caregivers with tools to support their child’s development
  • Deliver therapy in natural environments — homes, childcare settings, playgrounds, libraries, and more
  • Use electronic documentation for each visit
  • Complete weekly scheduled visits
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active Occupational Therapist license in good standing
  • Birth-to-Five, and/or Home Care experience preferred
  • Passion for family-centered, community-based care
  • Pay: Up to $80 per visit based on experience

NER-DE

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide pediatric occupational therapy services in natural environments such as homes and childcare settings. Partner with families using a coaching-based approach to support child development and complete electronic documentation for visits.

Requirements

Must hold an active Occupational Therapist license in good standing. Experience in birth-to-five or home care settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyFamily-centered careCaregiver support

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $93k (middle half $85k–$104k)210 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingDelaware index 99.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Delaware6 active678 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,214 in the last 30 days803 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 30 employers
11
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MultiCare Health System · Puyallup, Washington

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health

$70-$75/hr
#4

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 677 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BAYADA Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive rates up to $80 per visit
Weekly pay
Travel stipend
PTO
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid orientation

Living in Bear

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,327/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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