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NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy
Oshtemo Charter Township, Michigan

Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (PRN)

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)No weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job description

Join NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (PRN) – Flexible in Oshtemo Charter Township, Michigan, United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
  • Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
  • Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
  • Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation.

Requirements

  • Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
  • Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Benefits & Compensation

  • Based on Experience NovaCare Kids is seeking a PRN pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.
  • This is a PRN position that will begin in January 2027 for coverage and maternity leave.
  • You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.

Apply to join NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (PRN) – Flexible.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy school and hold a valid state license or eligibility. Additional requirements include CPR certification and a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningSensory ProcessingEmotional RegulationDevelopmental Delay ManagementCerebral Palsy TreatmentAutism Spectrum Disorder TreatmentFeeding Disorders TreatmentVisual Motor Deficits TreatmentPatient DocumentationClinical SupervisionInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (PRN) at NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 652 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 652 active roles in this specialty

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

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  • No weekends
  • On-site