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Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) – Washington, D.C.

Make an Impact. Grow Your Career. Love Where You Work.

This opportunity may sound too good to be true—but it's real.

At Cole Health, we're seeking a passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist who is ready to change lives, grow professionally, and join a team that genuinely values its clinicians. If you're looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference every day while enjoying flexibility, support, and growth opportunities, we'd love to meet you.

Relocation Assistance, Sign-on Bonus, and/or Student Loan Assistance Available

Location: 650 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Suite 240

Washington, DC 20003

Schedule

This unique role offers the best of both worlds—providing services in contracted schools during the mornings and delivering in-clinic treatment in the afternoons. Flexible scheduling options are available to help support work-life balance.

Compensation Options

This is a full-time W-2 position with two compensation structures available:

Option 1

Pay-Per-Visit

(No Paid Time Off)

Option 2

Pay-Per-Visit and Paid Time Off

Compensation

$60–$70 per billable hour (based on experience and units billed)

$100 per evaluation

Why COLE Health?

When you apply, you'll connect directly with our Director of Talent Development—a practicing therapist and leader with over 19 years of experience at Cole Health—who can share firsthand what makes our culture, growth opportunities, and mission so special.

What We Offer

Flexible scheduling to support your personal and professional goals

Diverse pediatric caseloads that expand your clinical expertise

Leadership development and career advancement opportunities

Professional Development Assistance

Opportunities to participate in local and international therapeutic mission work

Clinical Referral Bonus Program

Involvement in our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives

Quarterly community service projects and team-building events

Collaborative, supportive, therapist-led culture

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Pediatric experience preferred (1+ years)

Passion for helping children and families reach their fullest potential

Strong desire to learn, grow, and embrace innovation in healthcare

A Career That Evolves with You

At Cole Health, we recognize that healthcare is constantly evolving—and so are we. The role you're hired for today may expand and grow through new treatment approaches, technological advancements, and opportunities to develop your expertise.

We're looking for clinicians who are adaptable, curious, and excited to help shape the future of pediatric therapy while building a rewarding and meaningful career.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply today and discover why so many therapists choose to build long-term, fulfilling careers at Cole Health.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide pediatric therapy services in both school and clinic settings. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations and delivering treatment to help children reach their fullest potential.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist with a strong passion for pediatric care. At least one year of pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyClinical treatmentPatient careTherapeutic interventionDocumentationCommunicationAdaptabilityCollaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in District of Columbia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$146kOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $90k–$117k)352 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$123k in purchasing powerDistrict of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in District of Columbia11 active9,207 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 57% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% 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 Occupational Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 17 employers
12
<$105k
9
$105k-130k
2
$140k
3
$155k-180k
1
$207k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
16% this job
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pivot Home Health · Pueblo, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

$50k-$170k
#4

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Relocation Assistance
Sign-On Bonus
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Professional Development Assistance
Clinical Referral Bonus Program
Leadership Development
International and Local Therapeutic Mission Opportunities

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$638k
Typical market rent
$2,484/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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