Occupational Therapist in Outpatient Pediatrics Setting (Des Moines)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$95k

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Job Description

Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy is a unique place with exceptional therapy professionals. Our company is well-established (founded in 1998) and continues to steadily grow because of our commitment to transforming lives and restoring hope through movement. Our combination of insurance-covered care and cash-based programs has created stability and strength.

We currently have a GREAT OPPORTUNITY for an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) to work in a full-time capacity in our OUTPATIENT PEDIATRIC/ORTHO CLINIC in Des Moines, Iowa.

The OT clients we serve in these clinics primarily include pediatrics clients with sensorimotor processing challenges, and the demand for these services means that this position can be limited to serving only pediatric clients.

However, for those who may be interested in variety, it could also be a combined position that includes working with an orthopedic clientele that serves people of all ages with a variety of upper extremity orthopedic dysfunctions.

Excellent mentorship from a highly skilled and well respected and experienced occupational therapy team is a valuable feature of this position.

At Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, we do things differently. We're more than just a clinic—we're a movement. Our team is passionate about helping people move better, feel better, and live better, and we foster that same growth mindset in our staff.

With a strong focus on servant-hearted leadership, personal development, and a fun, team-based culture, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. If you're looking to be part of something meaningful, innovative, and people-focused, Kinetic Edge is where you belong.

Kinetic Edge Commits Itself to the Following

  • Continuity of care – our treatments are very personal and provided by one provider or a close-knit team
  • Active treatments – our focus is on neuromuscular activities, functional enhancement, and manual skills, not passive modalities
  • Autonomy of practice – our therapist schedules are flexible to allow for a comfortable work/family balance
  • A lifetime of learning – we provide ample opportunities for continuing education, advanced education enhancement programs, and encourage unique skill development
  • The platinum rule – we treat others better than we expect to be treated

Our benefits allow you to grow professionally and clinically with:

  • Competitive salary with bonus-earning potential
  • Tuition reduction plan options
  • Generous paid time off package
  • Generous CEU & advanced education benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts
  • Dental and vision plan options
  • Company paid disability (with at least 30 work hours per week) and malpractice insurance plans
  • Company paid national and state association memberships to stay involved and active in your profession

For more information, please email your inquiry, resume & references to:

  • Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT
  • TroyVM@KineticEdgePT.com
  • 641-780-6330

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services primarily to pediatric clients with sensorimotor processing challenges in an outpatient setting. Optionally, treat orthopedic patients of all ages with upper extremity dysfunctions.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed Occupational Therapists. The position is suitable for entry-level professionals seeking mentorship and clinical growth.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyOrthopedic therapyUpper extremity rehabilitationPatient careClinical documentationTreatment planning

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Occupational Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$70k–$95kOccupational Therapist median $94k (middle half $85k–$104k)220 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Iowa78 active10,136 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 36% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapist pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 16 employers
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<$90k
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$90k-105k
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$105k-120k
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2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
43% this job
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 680 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Pella, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with bonus-earning potential
Tuition reduction plan options
Generous paid time off package
Generous CEU & advanced education benefits
401(k) plan
Health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts
Dental and vision plan options
Company paid disability and malpractice insurance plans

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,129/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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