Occupational Therapist in Outpatient Pediatric/Ortho Setting (Ames)

1 month ago
Ames, IowaFull TimePediatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy as a Occupational Therapist in Outpatient Pediatric/Ortho Setting (Ames) in United States. Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy is a unique place with exceptional therapy professionals. Our company is well-established (founded in 1998) and continues to steadily grow because of our commitment to transforming lives and restoring hope through movement.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide ample opportunities for continuing education, advanced education enhancement programs, and encourage.

Requirements

  • Experience Entry-level.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy as a Occupational Therapist in Outpatient Pediatric/Ortho Setting (Ames).

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPediatricsOrthopedicsSensorimotor ProcessingUpper Extremity OrthopedicsNeuromuscular ActivitiesFunctional EnhancementManual SkillsContinuity of CareAutonomy of Practice
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist in Outpatient Pediatric/Ortho Setting (Ames) at Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Ames, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Sensorimotor Processing, Upper Extremity Orthopedics, Neuromuscular Activities, Functional Enhancement, Manual Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will primarily serve pediatric clients with sensorimotor processing challenges in an outpatient setting, with the potential to also work with orthopedic clientele of all ages dealing with upper extremity dysfunctions. The role emphasizes active treatments focusing on neuro...

Benefits package: Competitive salary with bonus potential, Tuition reduction, Generous PTO, Generous CEU benefits, 401k plan, Health savings account, Flexible spending accounts, Dependent care accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pediatrics psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Pella, IA
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with bonus potential
Tuition reduction
Generous PTO
Generous CEU benefits
401k plan
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Dependent care accounts
5.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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