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Occupational Therapist in Pediatric Center Based Setting

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be meeting with several clients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them.

You will also work closely with other members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate clients/parents on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives.

The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.

Responsibilities

  • Meet with clients from many different backgrounds and compassionately discuss their therapy needs
  • Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each client
  • Create a therapy plan specific to each client that will help them meet their mobility goals
  • Work closely with other members of each client's care team to provide adequate follow-up care
  • Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress

Qualifications

  • Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with clients

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCase ManagementPatient Education

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Therapy Place holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 14 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist in Pediatric Center Based Setting at Therapy Place a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 15 employers

12
<$120k
5
$120k-150k
1
$160k
1
$207k
2
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational TherapistContract

Mighty Minds and Muscles · New York, New York

$65-$110/hr
#2

OT / Occupational Therapist - Home Health - $10k Sign On

Adoration Health · O'Fallon, Illinois

$70-$106/hr
#3

Home Health Occupational Therapist

$154k-$207k
#4

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Career advancement opportunities
Training & development