Occupational Therapist (OT) Pediatrics – Summerville, SC | Flexible Schedule
Listed compensation
$45-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Southland Therapy is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Summerville area to provide early intervention therapy services for children.
About the Role
As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Provide play-based occupational therapy for children
- Work in natural environments (home/daycare)
- Collaborate with families to support progress beyond sessions
- Treat a variety of diagnoses including developmental delays, sensory processing, and motor skills
- Why Therapists Choose Southland Therapy
- Immediate Caseload Available – Start working right away once credentialed
- Flexible Schedule – Build a schedule that fits your life
- W2 or 1099 Options – Choose employment or contract
- Full Administrative Support – We handle referrals, authorizations, and billing
- No Waiting on Insurance Payments – Get paid promptly
- Early Intervention Referral Network – Consistent patient flow
Want to hear it directly? We’ll connect you with current therapists so you can ask anything before joining.
Compensation & Benefits
- $40–$65 per hour (based on experience & role type)
- Productivity incentives available depending on caseload
- CEU reimbursement
- License & liability insurance reimbursement
- Workers’ Compensation coverage (W2 + 1099)
For W2 Employees
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Paid time off
Requirements
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
- South Carolina license (or ability to obtain)
- Passion for pediatric therapy / early intervention
Ability to Work Independently and with Families
If you're a Pediatric Occupational Therapist looking for flexibility, support, and a strong referral base, we’d love to connect.
Key Responsibilities
Provide play-based occupational therapy services to children in natural environments like homes or daycares. Collaborate closely with families to support patient progress and address various developmental needs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$135k | Pediatrics median $88k (middle half $72k–$113k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in South Carolina | 21 active | 679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | South Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment203 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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