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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist, PRN, Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistNo callNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$49/day

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Department: 37632 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Pediatrics: Miller

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

15

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Weekday coverage up to 15 hrs.

Pay Range

$49.00 - $49.00

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
  • Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of applicable state with current licensure.
  • CPR Certification every two years.
  • Valid applicable state driver's license.

What You'll Do

Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.

Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.

Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.

Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.

Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.

Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.

Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.

Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Benefits and more

Paid Time Off Programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing specialized tests, conducting comprehensive evaluations, and planning intervention strategies for pediatric patients. They provide treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy while maintaining documentation of patient progress and goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university and possess a current license to practice in the state. Additionally, a valid driver's license and current CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Neuro-developmental TherapyPatient EvaluationClinical DocumentationPediatric Rehabilitation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist, PRN, Pediatrics at Advocate Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 687 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Advocate Health ranks #9 of 11 employers hiring contract/1099 Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 687 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $104k (middle half $90k–$149k)93 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in North Carolina24 active686 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment271 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,180 in the last 30 days773 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+3.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Advocate Health#9 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (687 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 29 employers
13
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
4
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
57%
Loan repayment
23%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Providence · Portland, Oregon

$46.81-$72.66/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT

$62-$72/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 687 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Advocate Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program

Living in Winston-Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$260k
Typical market rent
$1,478/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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