Pediatric Occupational Therapist
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.
Job Description
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Madison
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 in the Rocket City area looks like for you!
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide pediatric occupational therapy services to help children build essential life skills through purposeful play. They will work within a supportive team environment, receiving mentorship while managing a caseload that grows according to their readiness.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $104k (middle half $94k–$120k)349 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 41% no call · 66% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $35k sign-on | US occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,154 in the last 30 days | 752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +5.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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