Pediatric Occupational Therapist | OTP 1–2

• Developing Clinician | DTLA Flagship Hub
• Full-Time | School-Based

• Community-Based
• Outpatient Care

Annual Salary: $89,500–$97,500

Build Your Clinical Foundation. Make a Lasting Impact.

Are you an Occupational Therapist curious about child development, motivated to strengthen your clinical expertise, and interested in practicing across diverse pediatric environments?

At TLC Pediatric Therapy, we believe exceptional clinicians develop through meaningful experience, professional initiative, thoughtful mentorship, and opportunities to translate clinical knowledge into effective practice.

Our Downtown Los Angeles Flagship Hub offers developing Pediatric Occupational Therapists the opportunity to build a strong clinical foundation while working with children and families across school-based, community-based, and outpatient settings.

One career. Multiple clinical environments. A defined pathway for professional growth.

About TLC Pediatric Therapy

Inspired by Childhood. Supported by Evidence. Delivered with Compassion.

For more than 25 years, TLC Pediatric Therapy has worked to improve how young children and families access developmental healthcare throughout Los Angeles County.

Founded in partnership with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), TLC's early work emerged from the development of an interdisciplinary medical-clinical manual and a shared commitment to improving developmental identification and intervention.

Our work expanded into pediatric screening toolkits, family-centered coaching, and warm handoff approaches through First 5 LA First Connections (2013–2022), supported by research collaboration with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and TLC's founder-developed BRIDGE™ framework. These initiatives also established feedback systems connecting referring pediatric providers with developmental outcomes and results from screening initiatives.

This history reflects our longstanding commitment to early identification, community partnerships, and translating clinical knowledge into improvements in healthcare delivery and policy.

Today, our DTLA Flagship Hub continues this mission through coordinated pediatric therapy services across schools, community organizations, and outpatient settings.

We are especially passionate about supporting children from birth to five years of age and strengthening relationships between families, healthcare providers, educators, and the communities they serve.

Your Clinical Experience

As an OTP 1–2 clinician, you will develop pediatric clinical competencies through a diverse and thoughtfully supported caseload.

School-Based Occupational Therapy

Collaborate with educators and school teams to support children's participation in educational routines, including fine motor development, sensory-motor skills, independence, and access to learning environments.

Community-Based Care

Work alongside families and community organizations to support children's developmental participation in natural environments while strengthening caregiver knowledge and confidence.

Outpatient Pediatric Therapy

Provide individualized pediatric assessments and intervention at our DTLA Flagship Hub, addressing sensory processing, motor development, self-care, feeding, play, and functional participation in collaboration with allied healthcare professionals.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct pediatric occupational therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-informed intervention across school, community, and outpatient environments.
• Coach caregivers in practical developmental strategies that support participation in everyday routines.
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, educators, and community professionals.
• Develop confidence and independence in clinical reasoning, documentation, and treatment planning.
• Learn and consistently apply TLC's clinical policies, procedures, documentation standards, and professional expectations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions, structured mentorship, and continuing education.
• Take ownership of professional development by identifying learning needs, completing agreed-upon objectives, and applying feedback to clinical practice.

Learning to Apply TLC's Clinical Models

At TLC, clinical development extends beyond understanding therapeutic theories. We support clinicians in learning how to translate evidence-informed approaches into practical strategies that improve children's participation and strengthen family partnerships.

You will have opportunities to develop competency in TLC's founder-developed frameworks:

BRIDGE™ — Family-Centered Coaching

Learn to build collaborative caregiver relationships, communicate developmental information clearly, and support families in applying strategies within everyday routines.

TLC Integrate™ — Interdisciplinary Care

Develop skills in collaborative assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary clinical reasoning.

TLC Feeding Café™ — Specialized Feeding Care

Explore opportunities to develop knowledge of pediatric feeding through an interdisciplinary OT and SLP approach.

TLC@Home™ — Everyday Learning

• Learn to support caregivers in incorporating developmental strategies into meaningful daily activities.
• These models emphasize reducing stigma, strengthening caregiver confidence, and making specialized developmental knowledge accessible to families.

Professional Development & Career Advancement

Through TLC Clinical Compass™, developing clinicians receive individualized guidance, competency-based coaching, interdisciplinary consultation, and continuing education planning.

At this career stage, we value clinicians who demonstrate initiative, curiosity, professional accountability, and a willingness to develop their skills.

Progress is reflected in your increasing ability to independently apply clinical knowledge, understand organizational expectations, communicate effectively with families and colleagues, and make sound clinical decisions.

CoreCohort™ | Your Next Clinical Career Opportunity

Following one year of employment, TLCers become eligible for consideration for advancement into CoreCohort™, our advanced clinical career pathway.

CoreCohort™ provides qualified clinicians with opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration, specialized programming, mentorship, and clinical innovation.

Advancement reflects demonstrated clinical competency, ownership of professional development, effective implementation of TLC's clinical models, successful performance reviews, and organizational needs.

Eligibility does not guarantee selection.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current California Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• Interest in pediatric practice, particularly birth-to-five development.
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization, and developing clinical reasoning skills.
• Commitment to evidence-informed, family-centered care.
• Willingness to learn and consistently implement clinical policies, procedures, and documentation expectations.
• Interest in working across school, community, and outpatient environments.
• Demonstrated initiative in professional learning and development.

Pediatric experience is preferred. Clinicians developing their pediatric specialization are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $89,500–$97,500

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with 4% employer matching following six months, subject to plan terms.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Structured clinical mentorship and professional development planning.
• Interdisciplinary learning and case consultation.
• Centralized clinical and administrative support.
• Clinical materials and supplies provided.
• Opportunities for specialized programming and clinical innovation.

Your Career Trajectory at TLC

• At TLC, career levels reflect demonstrated clinical development, professional accountability, and the ability to translate specialized knowledge into effective practice—not years of experience alone.
• Career Level Annual Compensation
• OTP 1–2 — Developing Clinician $89,500–$97,500
• OTP 3–4 — Experienced Clinician $97,500–$104,000
• Progression is based on demonstrated competencies, mastery of clinical and organizational expectations, professional communication, successful performance reviews, and organizational needs.
• CoreCohort™ eligibility begins after one year of employment.
• Submit your resume to admin@ tlcpediatric.org (no spaces)

TLC Pediatric Therapy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”