Occupational Therapist | Pediatric Outpatient | Plaza
Is Salary range: $68,952-$103,438 competitive?
See how this position compares to Pediatrics market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join CentraCare as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – No Nights/Weekends – Sign-On Bonus in United States. Provides occupational therapy services to patients ranging from the very young (newborn) to adolescent who may have physical, medical and/or psychological conditions. Patients are evaluated and treated in an outpatient environment.
Key Responsibilities
- provide clear evidence of clinical skills beyond basic entry level for the position in which the applicant i.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy and successful completion of clinical training required.
- Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy required within six months of hire.
- time or part
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $69K - $103K
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Relocation assistance: $5,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with CentraCare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist | Pediatric Outpatient | Plaza at Centra Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Centra Care is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Centra Care lists compensation for this psychologist position at $69k to $103k annually.
This is approximately 65% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Waite Park, Minnesota.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($69k–$103k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Pediatric care, Treatment planning, Patient evaluation, Clinical documentation, Communication skills, Collaboration, Technology application. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The occupational therapist evaluates and treats pediatric patients in an outpatient setting to address physical, medical, and psychological needs. They collaborate with the COTA to develop and facilitate specialized treatment programs using current technology and modalities.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, PTO, Retirement Plan, Employee Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, College Grant Programs, $5,000 Hiring Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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