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Beyond Therapy for Kids
Gulfport, Mississippi

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$85k

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

Build Your Outpatient Occupational Therapy Career with us!

At Beyond Therapy for Kids, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Occupational Therapists — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

  • Why Clinicians Choose Brand Name
  • Competitive Occupational Therapist Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 (need required indeed formatting)
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Student loan repayment assistance – directly to the principle of your loan!
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding for new-grad Occupational Therapists and ongoing mentorship
  • In-house Residency/Fellowship programs and robust CEU opportunities – with annual allowance!
  • Path to clinic ownership / partnership for long-term growth
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Occupational Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited Occupational Therapy Program

  • Active STATE Occupational Therapist license (or eligible) (must include state here for Indeed to pull that qualifier in)
  • A Better Place to Build Your OT Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based care plans to deliver high-quality therapy outcomes. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build strong connections with patients and local healthcare providers.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic therapyCare planningEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationCollaborationPatient communication

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

12
<$110k
3
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k
1
$160k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
25% this job
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist III EX

UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Fairfield, California

$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

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 628 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Gulfport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$188k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,483/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Gulfport-Biloxi, MS 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 Beyond Therapy for Kids

Wellness and Fitness Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
Student loan repayment assistance
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship