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Daphne, Alabama

Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35+/hr

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Job Description

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapist | Daphne, AL
  • Part-Time | Afternoon Hours (Approx. 1:00-6:00 pm)
  • Guaranteed hourly pay - you're paid for your full shift, every shift.
  • Live and work on the Gulf Coast while doing meaningful pediatric therapy work.

Are you a Occupational Therapist who lights up around kids and believes in the power of purposeful play? We’re seeking someone who brings energy, empathy, and a team-first mindset to every therapy session. At our pediatric clinic, you’ll help children build skills for life.

New grads welcome! You will get real support as you get started: mentorship from experienced pediatric OTs, guidance through your early caseload that builds as you are ready, and a team that wants you to succeed, not just survive your first year.

Compensation & Bonuses

$35+ (DOE), paid hourly for time worked, not billable units

Benefits

  • PTO + continuing education reimbursement
  • Yearly Holiday Hours Bank
  • Uniform reimbursement after 90-day probation
  • Retention and Employee Referral Bonus programs

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in OT from an accredited program
  • Current AL licensure (or in process)
  • Experience with children/special needs preferred, not required
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Availability to work between the hours of 1:00-6:00 pm

Apply today! We'd love to talk about what a future on the sunny shores of the Gulf Coast looks like for you!

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy to children in a pediatric clinic, helping them develop skills for daily life. Collaborate with the care team and deliver supportive, purposeful therapy sessions.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyTherapeutic PlayChild DevelopmentTeamwork

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapyranked against 9,077 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $102k (middle half $92k–$116k)361 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Alabama54 active8,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 50% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,033 in the last 30 days1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,077 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,077 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
8
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
7
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
74% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#3

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

$46.81-$72.66/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT

$62-$72/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confidential Employer

Hospitals and Health Care
Gulf Shores, Alabama
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Yearly Holiday Hours Bank
Uniform Reimbursement
Retention Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus

Living in Daphne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.