Occupational Therapist (OT)
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salary range: $90K–$100K
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Occupational Therapist (OT)
Early Intervention | West Philadelphia, PA
- Department: Early Intervention
- Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2 (Benefits Eligible)
- Status: Open
- Location: West Philadelphia, PA
- Compensation: $90,000–$100,000 annually (salary band based on experience)
Job Description
This position is located in West Philadelphia.
Abundant Life Family Services (ALFS) is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Early Intervention (EI) program serving children and families throughout Philadelphia and Bala Cynwyd.
ALFS provides physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive developmental services to children and their families across home, clinic, childcare, school, and community-based settings. We specialize in Early Intervention services for children ages 3–5 with developmental delays and autism, partnering with families to promote independence, participation, and long-term developmental success.
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, develop, and implement occupational therapy treatment plans for children ages 3–5 enrolled in Early Intervention. This role functions as part of a holistic, interdisciplinary care team supporting children and families in accordance with approved IEPs and EI service plans.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and ongoing assessments
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with EI goals
- Provide direct occupational therapy services in natural learning environments
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, educators, and interdisciplinary team members
- Utilize evidence-based and developmentally appropriate intervention strategies
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress reports and clinical outcomes
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
- Active Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist license (required)
- Minimum of one (1) year of pediatric OT experience; Early Intervention experience preferred
- Experience working with children ages 3–5 with developmental delays
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $90,000–$100,000
- Full-time W-2, benefits-eligible position
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and implement individualized treatment plans for children ages 3-5 with developmental delays and autism. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and families to provide services in natural learning environments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 34% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Abundant Life Family Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 5 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at Abundant Life Family Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,348 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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