Occupational Therapist (Pediatric)
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Job Description
Make a Difference Every Day
As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will help patients improve their independence, mobility, and ability to perform daily activities. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and educate patients and families on exercises, adaptive equipment, and strategies to support recovery and wellness.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate patients and develop personalized treatment plans with functional goals.
- Provide occupational therapy treatments, patient education, and exercise programs.
- Recommend and fit adaptive equipment and orthotic devices as needed.
- Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
- Provide age-specific care and support patients across the rehabilitation continuum.
What We're Looking For
- Licensed Occupational Therapist with strong clinical and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Join a dedicated team committed to helping patients achieve their highest level of function and independence.
- 104 MedSpring location in Clayton and RMP, 23 Sunnybrook in Raleigh
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Licensed Occupational Therapist Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy Required - Or Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Required
Experience
2 Years Clinical - Occupational Therapy Preferred. PEDIATRIC OT preferred
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to improve independence and mobility. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to monitor progress and educate families on recovery strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Two years of clinical experience is preferred, with a specific preference for pediatric occupational therapy experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% 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).
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