Pediatric Occupational Therapist – OT
Listed compensation
$73-$92/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
Places You’ll Go Therapy (PYG Therapy) is looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping children develop the skills they need for greater independence and participation in everyday life. Provide pediatric occupational therapy in children’s natural environments throughout Arizona.
Visit pygtherapy.com to learn more about our company, our team, and the services we provide.
Why Join PYG Therapy?
We’re a therapist-owned company that values quality care, collaboration, and work-life balance. We’ll work with you to find a schedule that fits your needs while providing consistency for your patients. Our dedicated scheduling team helps build and maintain your caseload so you can focus on delivering meaningful care to children and families.
Compensation and Employment Options
1099 Independent Contractor: $73–$92 per hour
- Minimum of 8 sessions per week
- Consistent weekly scheduling
- Dedicated assistance with building and maintaining your caseload
Part-Time W-2: $64–$82 per hour
- Minimum of 12 sessions per week
- Consistent weekly schedule based on agreed-upon availability
- Paid time off/paid sick leave (PTO/PSL)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- CPR certification reimbursement
- Article 9 certification reimbursement
Full-Time W-2: $64–$82 per hour
- Minimum of 25 sessions per week
- Consistent weekly schedule based on agreed-upon availability
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off/paid sick leave (PTO/PSL)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Reimbursement for professional license, CPR certification, Article 9 certification, and fingerprint clearance card
- $250 annual CEU reimbursement
- $100 annual toy and therapy equipment reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
Benefits and reimbursements are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide interventions to support fine motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, self-care, and activities of daily living.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment approaches based on each child’s needs.
- Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required documentation within established timelines.
- Educate caregivers on strategies to support skill development between sessions.
- Collaborate with families and other members of the care team.
- Provide COTA supervision when qualified and authorized, as applicable.
Qualifications
- Active Arizona Occupational Therapist license.
- Current CPR certification.
- AHCCCS provider ID, as applicable.
- Article 9 certification, as required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organizational skills.
- Pediatric or home-based therapy experience preferred, but not required.
Position Details
Contract, Part-Time, or Full-Time | Arizona | Pediatric therapy in the child’s natural environment.
If you enjoy helping children reach meaningful developmental and functional goals, we’d love to connect with you!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 43 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% have no call, 47% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $170k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$170k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Arizona | 16 active | 679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 47% no call · 47% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
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