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SpOT Clinic
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Gulf Shores

Full-time | Guaranteed Rate + Sign-on bonus!

Guaranteed hourly pay - you're paid for your full shift, every shift.

Are you a therapist who lights up around kids and believes in the power of purposeful play? We are seeking someone who brings energy, empathy, and a growth mindset to every therapy session. At The SpOT Clinic, you'll help children build skills for life, and we are offering a sign-on bonus to make the transition here easier.

New grads welcome! You will get real support as you get started: mentorship from experienced pediatric OTs, guidance through your early caseload that builds as you are ready, and a team that wants you to succeed, not just survive your first year.

  • Compensation & Bonuses
  • $35+ (DOE), paid hourly for time worked, not billable units
  • Sign-on bonus for this location
  • Salary + Bonus Structure options after 90 days of employment

Benefits

  • Stipend for company health benefits
  • Supplemental benefits: life, disability, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, FSA
  • PTO + continuing education reimbursement
  • 64 paid holiday hours per year
  • Uniform reimbursement after 90-day probation
  • Retention and Employee Referral Bonus programs
  • 401k matching

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in OT from an accredited program - new/upcoming grads encouraged to apply
  • Current AL licensure (or in process)
  • Experience with children/special needs preferred, not required
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Apply today! We'd love to talk about what a future on the sunny shores of the Gulf Coast looks like for you!

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide pediatric occupational therapy services to help children build essential life skills. They are expected to bring energy and empathy to every session while working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient careTherapeutic intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at The SpOT Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 706 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 41 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 41% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $103k (middle half $94k–$120k)362 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 41% no call · 66% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$35k sign-onUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,154 in the last 30 days752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+5.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 12 employers
5
<$95k
11
$95k-115k
1
$134k
4
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
45% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist II, 40 Hours Days, University Campus

$77k-$139k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 706 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About SpOT Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Gulf Shores, Alabama
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Stipend for company health benefits
Supplemental benefits: life, disability, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, FSA
PTO
Continuing education reimbursement
64 paid holiday hours per year
Uniform reimbursement after 90 days
Retention and Employee Referral Bonus programs

Living in Gulf Shores

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$472k
Typical market rent
$1,790/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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