Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$32.5-$57/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About Us
Child’sPlay Therapy Center, part of the Cicero Therapies Family of Practices, is currently seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing team in our clinic in Chelsea, Alabama. We are dedicated to supporting children and their families in reaching goals and building skills in the most meaningful and motivating ways.
Comprehensive Care
At Cicero Therapies, we provide comprehensive pediatric care through a collaborative team of Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech Therapists (ST), Physical Therapist (PT), ABA professionals, and Mental Health (MH) professionals. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures holistic care, allowing children to communicate, engage, and play.
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments.
- Provide direct treatment.
- Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments, individual treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Participate in our mentorship network as either a mentee or mentor.
- Provide education and training for caregivers.
- Collaborate with other therapists (SLPs, PTs, OTs, MHPs)
- Utilize our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to create and maintain documentation and collect and monitor data.
- Maintain a caseload in our South Huntsville clinic.
- Work with practicum students.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Qualifications
AOTA certification and licensure to work in Alabama
Master’s Degree or OTD
- Strong collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress.
- Effective and professional communication skills for education and training of caregivers
- Feeding experience preferred
Interviews at Child’sPlay Therapy Center
Our interview process is designed to ensure that you feel confident about joining our team. The first step is a video chat with a member of our recruiting team, where you can learn more about the OT role and career opportunities at Child’sPlay.
From there, we invite candidates to an in-person interview to meet members of our clinical team and observe a therapy session. By the end of the process, you will have a clear understanding of who we are and how our OTs contribute to children's progress.
- We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
- Sincerely,
- The Child’sPlay Therapy Team
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive pediatric assessments, provide direct treatment, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide training to caregivers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or OTD and possess AOTA certification with an Alabama state license. Strong collaboration skills and experience in data-driven clinical decision-making are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 43% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $68k–$119k | Pediatrics median $104k (middle half $94k–$118k)346 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$105k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Alabama | 5 active | 716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 43% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,217 in the last 30 days | 782 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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