Occupational Therapist - Paediatric

Stirling Council

11 days ago

Stirling, Scotland — Hybrid£23,988 - £25,432Part TimeOccupational Therapist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Stirling Council as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Part-Time, Hybrid in United States. Closing Date: 13th May 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £23,988 - £25,432 Hours: 17.5 per week Stirling Council is changing, just as Stirling is changing.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £23,988 - £25,432

37 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Stirling Council as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Part-Time, Hybrid.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPaediatric assessmentEquipment assessmentHome adaptationsCommunication skillsLegislation knowledgeOrganizational skillsFlexibilityCase managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct initial assessments and identify equipment or home adaptation needs for children with disabilities. They will work collaboratively with social workers and family support staff to address the needs of vulnerable children and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with a working knowledge of relevant legislation and excellent communication skills. Applicants are required to be members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Paediatric at Stirling Council a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Stirling Council is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Occupational Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Stirling Council lists compensation for this psychologist position at $24k to $25k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($24k–$25k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Paediatric assessment, Equipment assessment, Home adaptations, Communication skills, Legislation knowledge, Organizational skills, Flexibility. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will conduct initial assessments and identify equipment or home adaptation needs for children with disabilities. They will work collaboratively with social workers and family support staff to address the needs of vulnerable children and their families.

Benefits package: 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays, Flexible working, Hybrid office/work from home, Local Government Pension Scheme, Sick pay up to 6 months full, Carers Leave, Paternity Leave up to 4 weeks, Health & Wellbeing support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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