Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (PRN)
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Per Diem · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
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
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 ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
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