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Occupational Therapist (OT)

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Help Build a Growing Pediatric Therapy Program

Northwest Oklahoma City, OK

Are you an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children and wants the opportunity to help build something from the ground up? We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a growing pediatric therapy team serving children and families throughout the Northwest Oklahoma City area.

This is a unique opportunity to play an integral role in developing our Occupational Therapy program while working alongside an experienced, collaborative team. We offer flexibility in how you begin:

Start immediately as a part-time independent contractor with the opportunity to transition into a full-time employee as the program grows, or

Join as a full-time employee once we build a caseload specifically for you.

Position Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and recommendations.
  • Provide direct occupational therapy services to pediatric clients.

Supervise and mentor Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with Oklahoma regulations and professional standards.

Collaborate with BCBAs, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to maximize each child's success.

Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

  • Current Oklahoma Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure).
  • Pediatric experience is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to independently perform evaluations and complete documentation.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
  • Passion for helping grow and expand pediatric occupational therapy services.

What We Offer

  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Administrative and billing support.
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment.
  • Opportunity to help develop and shape a growing Occupational Therapy program.
  • Clear pathway to full-time employment and long-term career growth.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and negotiable, based on experience and employment arrangement (contract or salaried).

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your resume to: eric at dallashealthcareconsultants.com

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive pediatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for clients. They will also provide direct therapy services while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and mentoring COTA staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningCollaborationAssessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $76k–$115k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Oklahoma101 active9,372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
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 contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 28 employers
11
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$57-$70/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist - OT

$50-$65/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Administrative support
Billing support
Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
Career growth opportunities

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,282/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oklahoma City, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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