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Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)
About the Role
Part-time pediatric OT. Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. No weekends. Play-based therapy. Family-centered care. Des Moines, IA.
Join Child Serve as a Occupational Therapist (Part-Time) in Des Moines, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance & Professional Standards: Maintains timely, accurate documentation; follows ChildServe policies, AOTA ethics, and regulatory requirements; maintains licensure and required continuing education.
- Patient & Family Collaboration: Communicates effectively with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop, adjust, and explain individualized therapy plans and progress.
- Clinical Care Delivery: Completes assessments, develops and follows individualized plans of care, provides interventions, and recommends appropriate referrals, equipment, and follow-up.
- Team Support & Development: Supervises assistants and students, contributes to staff training, and meets required clinical competencies and education expectations.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
Work with Child Serve in Des Moines, Iowa.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an AOTA approved occupational therapy program and possess effective English communication skills. Experience in pediatrics and working with children with special healthcare needs is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Iowa, Occupational Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 78 listings, vs ~$96k nationally (9,325 listings).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (Part-Time) at Child Serve a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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