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Stepping Stones Therapy
Newport Beach, California

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) 4-Day Workweek $1000.00 Signing Bonus

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

From $80,000

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Stepping Stones Therapy, Inc. is a fun, collaborative, and family-centered pediatric clinic providing speech, occupational, and physical therapy — all under one roof! Our goal is to support every child’s growth through a holistic, team-based approach that extends beyond the clinic into the home and school environment.

We’re growing and looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist (OTR) who is energetic, compassionate, and loves working with kids!

Why Join Us

  • 4-Day Workweek = 52 Extra Days Off Each Year!
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team
  • Professional growth & advancement opportunities
  • Supportive environment focused on therapist well-being
  • Family-focused, evidence-based approach

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs.
  • Address fine motor, sensory processing, and daily living skills.
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other therapists.
  • Track progress and document sessions accurately.
  • Educate caregivers for carryover at home and school.

Schedule: Full-time: Monday–Thursday (with documentation time built in)

No weekends!

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: From $80,000/year (Full-time)
  • 401(k) + 401(k) matching
  • Health & disability insurance
  • Continuing education support
  • Paid time off (for full-time employees)
  • Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

  • Active Occupational Therapy License (Required)
  • Experience with pediatric populations preferred

Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills

  • Join a clinic that values your time, your creativity, and your impact.
  • Apply today and discover how rewarding a 4-day workweek can be!

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyFine motor skillsTreatment planningPatient documentationCaregiver educationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) 4-Day Workweek $1000.00 Signing Bonus at Stepping Stones Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 689 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 689 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $105k (middle half $98k–$109k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in California29 active689 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$1k sign-onCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment977 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (689 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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11
<$100k
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$115k-130k
3
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
47% this job
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 689 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Stepping Stones Therapy

NEWPORT BEACH, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Health & disability insurance
Continuing education support
Paid time off
Advancement opportunities
$1,000 signing bonus

Living in Newport Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.14M
Typical market rent
$4,364/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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