Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$104k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping children? Are you looking for a collaborative practice with one on one treatments? Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is excited to find an Occupational Therapist to join our team!

We support our coworkers by helping them, working together, and by creating an environment of inclusiveness and positivity. Clinicians have the opportunity to use a variety tools to make their session effective and fun for all!

Our clinicians are expected to have 70% direct patient care, mentoring and collaboration across all disciplines.

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice in need of a licensed Certified Occupational Therapist. We are a growing and fast-paced campus that offers Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services in a traditional clinical setting, as well as on our ranch, with the incorporation of the horse as part of a comprehensive evidence-based plan (hippotherapy.)

At Leaps & Bounds, the family is at the center of our mission, we work together to help children reach their therapy goals and improve the quality of life for our families. We celebrate all abilities and advocate for the children we serve. We are appreciative of the opportunity we have to make a positive impact on our communities by providing families with quality care.

If you are looking for opportunities of professional and personal growth, this is the place for you! We are rapidly expanding and have a location in Norco & Corona! Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy provides employees with substantial support and training, including continuing education opportunities. We highly encourage collaboration between all three disciplines, to help our children reach their full potential.

Join our team! Together, we can continue to help children grow by Leaps & Bounds!

Occupational Therapist-Pediatric Job Duties

An Occupational Therapist-Pediatric delivers excellent family-centered patient care, that aims to support functional goals and needs of the patient and their family. Occupational Therapists perform assessments and interpretation of evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription and carrying out a treatment plan that supports functional improvement across the lifespan.

Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.

Help patient accomplish goals outlined in treatment plan and effective use of therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as functional skills, sensory activities, and daily-living activities.

Administer occupational therapy treatment; and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.

Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.

Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.

  • Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records, according to the law.
  • Maintain patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential, according to the law.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Develop occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.

Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Participate effectively as a member of the IEP team, but providing these services as part of a comprehensive education plan and in accordance with the written IEP.
  • The compensation range varies based on experience: $83,200 - $104,000
  • This position includes the Ability to earn WEEKLY bonuses!
  • Benefits Include
  • Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
  • 401k with a 4% match
  • Student Loan Contributions
  • Accruing PTO
  • 6 paid holidays
  • Productivity bonus structure

Continuing Education Reimbursement

  • Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
  • There are substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development, as well as collaboration with our dynamic team.
  • Casual Fridays
  • Fun company events

Requirements

  • Licensed in the state of CA.
  • Experience in the pediatric setting.(Preferred)
  • Physiological Knowledge
  • Motivating Others
  • Quality Focus
  • Clinical Skills
  • Persistence
  • Time management skills
  • Team Player
  • Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift and move intermittently during shift
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, move up to 50lbs.

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will deliver family-centered patient care by performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and administering therapeutic activities to support functional goals. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document patient progress, and provide training to staff and families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningFunctional skills trainingHome exercise program designInfection-control protocolsIEP team participationClinical documentation

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (40 salary observations; 86 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (479 salary observations; 1,463 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 46 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 20 employers

15
<$110k
4
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Loan repayment
19% this job
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 639 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Norco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$825k≈ 9.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,210/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Norco, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401k with 4% Match
Student Loan Contributions
Accruing PTO
6 Paid Holidays
Productivity Bonus Structure
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Weekly Supervision Meetings