Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$80/visit

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT), Early Intervention & Pediatrics

Delaware | Flexible Schedule | Pay up to $80 per visit with Benefits

Come for the Flexibility. Stay for the Impact.

At BAYADA, we believe therapists deserve more than just a job, they deserve support, flexibility, and the opportunity to truly make a difference. As a nonprofit organization, our focus is always on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children and empowering families.

We are currently seeking passionate Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our Early Intervention and Pediatric team in Delaware.

  • Why OTs Choose BAYADA
  • Flexibility That Fits Your Life
  • Set your own schedule based on your availability
  • Choose your geographic coverage area
  • Part-Time (25+ visits/week), Per Diem (5 visits/week)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive rates
  • Weekly pay
  • Travel stipend
  • PTO
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Unmatched Clinical Support
  • Dedicated office team supporting you in the field
  • Paid orientation
  • Comprehensive onboarding & professional development
  • Bi-annual continuing education reimbursement
  • 24/7 clinical support
  • Collaborative team of experienced clinicians
  • What You’ll Do

As an Early Intervention OT, you will:

  • Partner with families using a coaching-based interaction style
  • Empower caregivers with tools to support their child’s development
  • Deliver therapy in natural environments — homes, childcare settings, playgrounds, libraries, and more
  • Use electronic documentation for each visit
  • Complete weekly scheduled visits
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active Occupational Therapist license in good standing
  • Birth-to-Five, and/or Home Care experience preferred
  • Passion for family-centered, community-based care
  • Pay: Up to $80 per visit based on experience

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As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will partner with families using a coaching-based style to support child development in natural environments. They are responsible for completing weekly scheduled visits and maintaining accurate electronic documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Occupational Therapist license in good standing. Experience in birth-to-five or home care settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric therapyFamily-centered care

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $94k (middle half $85k–$104k)217 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingDelaware index 99.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Delaware6 active679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 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

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 27 employers
14
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
6
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist

$57-$70/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

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

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About BAYADA Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Weekly Pay
Travel Stipend
PTO
401(k) with Company Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Living in Dover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.5
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dover, DE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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