Occupational Therapist (OT) & Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP)
Listed compensation
$67-$87/hr
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) & Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP)
Early Intervention – Contractor Opportunities
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of infants, toddlers, and young children—and their families? Are you interested in growing your career in the rapidly expanding field of early intervention? SPIN is seeking dedicated Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Speech‑Language Pathologists (SLPs) to provide early intervention services to children from birth to five years old with developmental delays.
Contractors will provide services in SPIN centers, homes, daycare programs, and community settings throughout Philadelphia and Bucks County. The early years—from birth to age five—are the most critical for developmental growth, and SPIN is committed to supporting children and families during this vital stage.
Role Overview
OTs and SLPs are instrumental in supporting children’s developmental, communication, social, emotional, and physical growth. Contractors deliver evidence‑based, family‑centered interventions and work collaboratively with families, caregivers, classroom staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide assessment and intervention services for children ages birth to 5
- Work directly with families, caregivers, and classroom staff to implement evidence‑based interventions
- Support families and educators in developing skills to promote children’s success in everyday routines
- Follow Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for infants and toddlers and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for children ages 3–5
- Coach and model strategies for caregivers and classroom teams to ensure carryover into daily activities
- Collect data, monitor progress, and communicate outcomes with the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure families and caregivers are active, engaged participants throughout the early intervention process
Requirements
For Occupational Therapists (OT)
- Valid Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy license
- Graduate degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
For Speech‑Language Pathologists (SLP)
- Valid Pennsylvania Speech‑Language Pathology license
For All Contractors
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to supporting children and families
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) & Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) at SPIN a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,348 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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