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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 coordinated, individualized treatment plans.

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyDevelopmental evaluationSensory integrationMotor skills developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningPatient careFamily communicationClinical documentation

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 21 employers

12
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$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 703 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Harrisonburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,780/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Professional Growth Opportunities
Continuing Education
Well-Equipped Therapy Spaces