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Paducah, Kentucky

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55K - $90K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) | Full-Time | Outpatient | Paducah, KY

Atlas Kids, an H2 Health company, is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our outpatient team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while growing your career in a collaborative, clinician-focused environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Our pediatric therapy team primarily serves children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, global developmental delay, neurological conditions, genetic disorders, sensory processing differences, and sensory-motor challenges. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll provide individualized, evidence-based outpatient occupational therapy designed to help children build independence, confidence, and functional skills that support success at home, school, and in the community.

Your Role

Deliver individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy services to pediatric patients with developmental, sensory, and neurological needs

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans focused on fine motor development, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-care skills, emotional regulation, and functional independence

  • Implement play-based and sensory-integrative interventions that promote engagement and developmental progress
  • Utilize Scribe AI-powered documentation technology to streamline documentation and maximize patient care time
  • Utilize the Raintree EMR platform for documentation, scheduling, and patient management
  • Manage a typical full-time outpatient caseload averaging approximately 10-12 patient visits per day
  • Document patient care accurately and maintain timely clinical records
  • Partner closely with families and caregivers to support carryover and skill generalization across environments
  • Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize outcomes
  • Contribute to a positive culture of clinical learning, teamwork, and professional growth
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
  • Current Kentucky Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure
  • CPR certification or willingness to obtain as required

Previous pediatric experience preferred, particularly working with children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays

New graduates are encouraged to apply; candidates must successfully pass OT boards and obtain Kentucky licensure prior to employment

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical reasoning skills
  • Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care
  • Competitive Compensation: $55,000 - $90,000 annually
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition loan reimbursement
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefit options
  • Workplace Experience & Perks
  • Monday-Friday schedule with work-life balance
  • Collaborative, patient-first culture
  • Strong administrative and clinical support
  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
  • H2U continuing education resources and live CEU opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Career advancement opportunities within the H2 Health family

Opportunity to work alongside experienced pediatric therapy professionals dedicated to helping children reach their fullest potential

If you're looking for an organization that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth while empowering you to deliver exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your career with H2 Health.

H2 Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will deliver individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy services to pediatric patients with developmental, sensory, and neurological needs. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and families to support functional independence and skill generalization.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program and possess or be eligible for a Kentucky Occupational Therapist license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to compassionate, family-centered care are required.

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapyEvaluationTreatment planningPlay-based interventionSensory-integrative interventionClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at H2 Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 703 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 41 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 15 employers

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5
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5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 703 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Paducah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,153/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Paducah, KY-IL 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 H2 Health

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Jacksonville, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Tuition loan reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid life insurance