Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (PRN)
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Job Description
- Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (PRN)
- Location: 5659 Stadium Drive, Ste 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
- Schedule: Monday-Friday between 8am-6pm
- Compensation: Based on Experience
- NovaCare Kids is seeking a PRN pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!
- This is a PRN position that will begin in January 2027 for coverage and maternity leave.
We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.
You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!
Responsibilities
High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
- State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
- CPR certification
- Valid state driver’s license
- Additional Data
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (PRN) at NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 706 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, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Michigan | 10 active | 706 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,153 in the last 30 days | 734 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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