Occupational Therapist PD FC

Occupational TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to children with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in clinic, inpatient, outpatient and outreach programs.

Provides occupational therapy evaluation, consultation and intervention services for assigned routine to complex pediatric patients, in accordance with the CT Children's patient care delivery model and program policies and procedures.

Collaborates with children, families, other health care team members and community resources to implement and coordinate a continuous plan of care, and to educate patients and families in appropriate occupational therapy methods. Participates in assigned staff development and research activities. Reports to leadership in the occupational therapy department.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.

Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing direct patient care, evaluation, consultation, and intervention services using occupational therapy techniques for children with physical disabilities in various settings. This includes collaborating with families and healthcare teams to coordinate continuous care plans and educating patients on appropriate therapy methods.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (Master’s preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of pediatric therapy experience is strongly preferred. Required licensure includes State of Connecticut Department of Public Health licensure in Occupational Therapy and current Basic Life Support/CPR certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CollaborationPatient EducationFamily EducationClinical Decision MakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 44% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 30 employers

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<$115k
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$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k
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$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

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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 655 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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