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Beyond Therapy for Kids
Meridian, Mississippi

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time or Part-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

Build Your Outpatient Occupational Therapy Career with us!

At Beyond Therapy for Kids, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring a full-time or part-time Occupational Therapist — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

Why Clinicians Choose Beyond Therapy for Kids

Competitive Occupational Therapist Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance – directly to the principle of your loan!
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding for new-grad Occupational Therapists and ongoing mentorship
  • In-house Residency/Fellowship programs and robust CEU opportunities – with annual allowance!
  • Path to clinic ownership / partnership for long-term growth
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Occupational Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Active MS Occupational Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your OT Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based care plans for pediatric patients in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality therapy and build strong relationships with patients and local providers.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyOrthopedic therapyCare planningEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationCollaborationCommunication

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $92k (middle half $84k–$101k)194 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMississippi index 87.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Mississippi7 active628 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 36% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 37 employers
20
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
10
$150k-170k
1
$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
17% this job
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 628 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Beyond Therapy for Kids

Wellness and Fitness Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment Assistance
100% Employer-Paid Medical Health Insurance Premium Option
Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Structured Onboarding for New Grads
Ongoing Mentorship
In-House Residency/Fellowship Programs

Living in Meridian

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$107k
Typical market rent
$1,346/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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