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Harrisonburg, Virginia

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.5-$57/hr

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Job Description

The Speech and Language Center is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated and collaborative team! Our clinic provides comprehensive therapy services including occupational therapy, speech therapy, and ABA therapy, creating a truly integrated environment focused on helping children reach their fullest potential.

As part of our team, you’ll work alongside highly skilled therapists from multiple disciplines in a supportive, family-centered setting. We value collaboration, creativity, and compassionate care — and we’re looking for an OT who shares that same passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide evaluation and treatment for children with a range of developmental, sensory, and motor needs
  • Collaborate with speech and ABA therapists to deliver coordinated care
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Communicate progress and goals with families and caregivers
  • Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary planning

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
  • Well-equipped therapy spaces designed for pediatric clients

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy
  • Current Virginia OT license (or eligibility)
  • Pediatric experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply!
  • Join a team that’s passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive through collaborative, compassionate care.
  • The Speech and Language Center — Where therapy and teamwork come together to make a difference!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide evaluation and treatment for children with developmental, sensory, and motor needs. They will also collaborate with speech and ABA therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyTreatment planningSensory integrationMotor skills developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient careFamily communicationDevelopmental therapy

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$68k–$119kPediatrics median $102k (middle half $94k–$118k)293 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Virginia25 active689 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment275 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,132 in the last 30 days755 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+2.7% 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

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 17 employers
6
<$95k
14
$95k-110k
0
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
7
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
39% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

T26/27 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Arlington Public Schools · Arlington, Virginia

$59k-$145k
#3

Occupational Therapist-Home Health

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist - PRN

$96k-$141k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 686 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confidential Employer

Health and Human Services
Rockingham, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional growth opportunities
Continuing education

Living in Harrisonburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,720/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
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 · Harrisonburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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