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Child & Family Development
Charlotte, North Carolina

Pediatric Occupational Therapist | No Nights or Weekends | New Grads Welcome

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $87,000

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

No Nights. No Weekends. No Holidays. Mentorship Available.

Looking for a pediatric therapy career where you can grow professionally while maintaining work-life balance?

Child & Family Development (C&FD) is seeking Occupational Therapists at all experience levels to join our award-winning pediatric outpatient practice serving children and families throughout the Charlotte region.

Whether you are a new graduate looking for structured mentorship or an experienced clinician seeking autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth, C&FD offers an environment where you can thrive.

For more than 45 years, Child & Family Development has been a trusted provider of pediatric therapy services and is proud to be the longest-standing private outpatient pediatric therapy practice in the Charlotte area. We have been recognized as Charlotte's Best and Best of North Carolina for Children's and Adolescent Therapy Services, reflecting our commitment to exceptional care and a clinician-focused culture.

  • Why Occupational Therapists Choose C&FD
  • No nights, weekends, or holiday schedules
  • Award-winning pediatric therapy organization

Structured Mentorship and Onboarding Program

  • Collaborative multidisciplinary care model that includes therapy, behavioral health, psychology, ABA, and educational services
  • Clinical autonomy and professional respect
  • Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and specialty development
  • Stable, established practice with strong community roots

Designed for New Graduates

We Welcome New Graduates and Provide

  • Structured onboarding and mentorship
  • Ongoing clinical support from experienced pediatric therapists
  • Collaborative learning with Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychology, ABA, and Education teams
  • A supportive environment to build confidence and pediatric expertise

Designed for Experienced Occupational Therapists

Experienced Clinicians Will Enjoy

  • Clinical autonomy and professional independence
  • Opportunities to develop specialty areas of interest
  • Mentorship and leadership opportunities
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • A culture that values your expertise and clinical judgment

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist provides pediatric evaluations and treatment services to help children develop the skills needed for success in daily activities, school, play, and family life. Therapists work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized, family-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform pediatric occupational therapy evaluations
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation
  • Participate in care coordination and team collaboration
  • Deliver family-centered, developmentally appropriate care

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Active North Carolina Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility for licensure)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to providing exceptional pediatric care
  • Preferred
  • Pediatric experience
  • Outpatient pediatric therapy experience

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive Base Plus compensation model that rewards clinicians for serving children and families while maintaining work-life balance.

Total earning potential up to $87,000+ annually, depending on experience, schedule, and billable hours.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution; company-paid short-term disability and life insurance; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; and professional development support.

Why Join Child & Family Development?

At Child & Family Development, we believe great clinicians provide the best care when they are supported, respected, and empowered to grow. Our team is committed to creating a positive and collaborative environment where therapists can build meaningful careers while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

Watch our team video to learn more about life at Child & Family Development.

Apply Today

Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of pediatric experience, we'd love to talk with you about joining our team.

Apply today and discover why therapists have chosen Child & Family Development for more than 45 years.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EvaluationTreatment planningEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist | No Nights or Weekends | New Grads Welcome at Child & Family Development a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 676 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 15 employers

7
<$100k
7
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 676 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Child & Family Development

Medical Practices
Charlotte, NC
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Professional development support
Structured mentorship and onboarding program