Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics

This Pediatrics position at UVA Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Rehabilitation, Clinical Documentation, Patient Care, Therapeutic Interventions, BLS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Occupational therapists assess patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans to help patients recover or maintain skills for daily living. They provide therapeutic interventions and clinical care to improve patients' physical, emotional, and functional well-being.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings, Health Saving Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.