Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$78K - $85K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist
- Compensation: $78,000-$85,000 annually; paid bi-weekly
- Employment Type: W-2, Full-Time Employee; Exempt
- Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Location: The Waverly Group Clinic
Role Summary
An Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in Waverly Group's collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric team by providing high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services to children with a variety of developmental, behavioral, and learning needs. This position combines direct therapeutic intervention with comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, and close collaboration with families, schools, and fellow clinicians to support each child's functional independence and overall development.
An Occupational Therapist provides individualized therapy, conducts evaluations, develops home exercise programs, and maintains timely, accurate clinical documentation.
As part of our integrated care model, this clinician works closely with psychologists, behavior analysts, physical therapists, educators, and other specialists, including supporting children with autism receiving services within our ABA clinic.
Candidates who value teamwork, compassionate family-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration will thrive in Waverly Group's supportive, team-oriented environment.
- Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 intervention in occupational therapy
- Complete assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning
- Provide home exercise programs
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and collaborate with team members, families, and schools
- Work with children with autism in our ABA clinic as a supportive team member
- Write and maintain confidential client case notes and reports
- Sensory integration training or certification is not required but highly valued
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $78,000-$85,000 annually; paid bi-weekly
- Retirement Eligibility: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Time Off: Generous PTO Policies based on experience and 8 Paid Holidays
- Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
- Professional development/supervision on an ongoing basis
- Supportive private practice with a strong team culture
- Opportunity to work across both assessments and therapy
- Clinic-based (no travel)
- Manageable caseload with your input
Requirements
- Occupational Therapist Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Active, unrestricted Occupational Therapy licensure in Connecticut
- Experience with pediatric populations
- Strong desire to work as a collaborative and supportive member of multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership capabilities
- Interest in small group facilitation and development of programming
About The Waverly Group
The Waverly Group is a collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center located in Old Greenwich, CT. We work with children, families and schools, providing support for behavioral, educational, psychological, speech and language, nutritional and occupational challenges. The Waverly Group prides itself on its dynamic team approach and seeks motivated, responsible, creative team players.
The Waverly Group is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.
The Waverly Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
The Waverly Group is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to careers@archealthpartners.com.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services and 1:1 interventions for children with developmental and behavioral needs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and maintain clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Confidential Employer a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 46 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 61% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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