Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$52/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 54m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Coastal Pediatric Therapies has provided speech, physical, and occupational therapy to children of Savannah and the surrounding area for over 8 years! We are looking for a pediatric occupational therapist to join our growing team.

We believe children reach their maximum potential when in a place that is professional, comprehensive and fun. We provide occupational, physical and speech therapy services in a kid-friendly environment. We treat children from birth to 18 years old.

Our goal is to provide treatment that meets the highest professional standards in an environment that enhances each child’s functional abilities.

Responsibilities/Requirements

Conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine their physical abilities, limitations, medical histories and personal goals

  • Communicate with physicians and other health care providers to confirm plans of care
  • Advise family/extended family about the level of care the patient needs
  • Provide physical therapy guidance, support and education during patient sessions
  • Guide patients/families through home programs to assist in meeting therapeutic and personal goals
  • Generate reports for patients and their physicians and families

Requirements

  • Current Georgia Occupational Therapy certification
  • Current CPR certification (preferred)
  • At least 1-2 years of experience providing therapy to the pediatric population (preferred)
  • Willingness to participate in day to day needs of the business and assist with marketing
  • Flexible, energetic, compassionate and caring

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine physical limitations and personal goals for children. They will also communicate with healthcare providers and families to coordinate care plans and provide ongoing therapeutic support.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationCare CoordinationReport GenerationTherapeutic ExercisesHome Program DevelopmentCommunicationMarketing Assistance

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 49 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 14 employers

10
<$105k
2
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

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$96k-$141k
#2

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Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 17 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 665 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Savannah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$300k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Savannah, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Coastal Pediatric Therapies

Hospitals and Health Care
Savannah, Savannah

Benefits & Perks

Kid-friendly environment
Collaborative multidisciplinary team