Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$80/visit

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT), Early Intervention & Pediatrics

Delaware | Flexible Schedule | Pay up to $80 per visit with benefits

Come for the Flexibility. Stay for the Impact.

At BAYADA, we believe therapists deserve more than just a job, they deserve support, flexibility, and the opportunity to truly make a difference. As a nonprofit organization, our focus is always on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children and empowering families.

We are currently seeking passionate Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our Early Intervention and Pediatric team in Delaware.

  • Why OTs Choose BAYADA
  • Flexibility That Fits Your Life
  • Set your own schedule based on your availability
  • Choose your geographic coverage area
  • Part-Time (25+ visits/week), Per Diem (5 visits/week)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive rates
  • Weekly pay
  • Travel stipend
  • PTO
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Unmatched Clinical Support
  • Dedicated office team supporting you in the field
  • Paid orientation
  • Comprehensive onboarding & professional development
  • Bi-annual continuing education reimbursement
  • 24/7 clinical support
  • Collaborative team of experienced clinicians
  • What You’ll Do

As an Early Intervention OT, You Will

  • Partner with families using a coaching-based interaction style
  • Empower caregivers with tools to support their child’s development
  • Deliver therapy in natural environments — homes, childcare settings, playgrounds, libraries, and more
  • Use electronic documentation for each visit
  • Complete weekly scheduled visits
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active Occupational Therapist license in good standing
  • Birth-to-Five, and/or Home Care experience preferred
  • Passion for family-centered, community-based care
  • Pay: Up to $80 per visit based on experience

NER-DE

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will partner with families using a coaching-based style to support child development in natural environments. They are responsible for delivering therapy, empowering caregivers, and maintaining accurate electronic documentation for all visits.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Occupational Therapist license in good standing. Experience in birth-to-five or home care settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric therapyFamily-centered care

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

6
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 703 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bear

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,243/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About BAYADA Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Travel stipend
PTO
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid orientation
Bi-annual continuing education reimbursement