Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Occupational Therapist Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)No weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$80k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 22m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
  • Location: Saco, ME
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday
  • Compensation: Salary is $65k to $80k based on experience
  • Sign on bonus and student debt repayment is also available

Saco Bay Kids is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.

You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Why Choose Us

  • Comprehensive benefits package including company matching 401(k)
  • Indefinite student debt benefit program
  • Mentorship program
  • Clinical Support (locally and nationally; speakers and journal clubs)
  • Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
  • 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
  • Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Responsibilities

High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.

Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.

Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.

Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
  • State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
  • CPR certification
  • Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyDevelopmental delay treatmentCerebral palsy careAutism spectrum disorder supportPatient documentationTreatment planningClinical supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics at Saco Bay Kids Pediatric Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 669 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs · 11 employers

5
<$100k
6
$100k-115k
1
$126k
1
$141k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
14% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$106k-$126k
#4

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

$57k-$114k
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Higher than about 7 in 10 of 669 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Saco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$545k≈ 8.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,016/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Saco Bay Kids Pediatric Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Saco, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Company matching 401(k)
Indefinite student debt benefit program
Mentorship program
Clinical Support (locally and nationally)
Industrywide unmatched continuing education program
Sign on bonus
Student debt repayment