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Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Clinic

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Clinic

Pay Range

Based on Experince

Job Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Part-Time | Columbia, SC | OT License

About the Role

Provide meaningful, individualized occupational therapy services for students - helping them build the functional, academic, sensory, and life skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

As a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will design and implement treatment plans, conduct evaluations, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and guide therapy services across educational settings.

This role blends clinical expertise with collaboration, creativity, and a strong commitment to student growth and outcomes.

Why Join Us

  • Founded and operated by practitioners and therapists who understand the work and prioritize meaningful support
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, & more
  • CEU reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities

What You'll Do

Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with students’ IEPs and clinical needs

  • Provide direct OT services to students across school-based settings
  • Collaborate with special education teams, teachers, and related service providers to support student goals and accommodations
  • Develop, update, and monitor IEP goals, including participation in annual and triennial reviews
  • Complete data collection, progress monitoring, and clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner
  • Recommend adaptive strategies, environmental modifications, and assistive equipment as needed
  • Provide consultation, training, and guidance to school staff and COTAs when applicable
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and district regulations related to occupational therapy services

What We're Looking For

Required

Current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license (or eligibility to obtain)

Preferred

Experience in school-based or pediatric settings supporting children with learning, developmental, sensory, or social-emotional needs

  • Strong understanding of IEP development, special education processes, and intervention planning
  • Experience with sensory integration, fine motor development, and adaptive strategies
  • Excellent organizational, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to work in a mission-driven, student-centered environment

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to support students' functional, academic, and sensory needs. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor IEP goals and provide direct therapy services across school-based settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license or be eligible to obtain one. Experience in school-based or pediatric settings and a strong understanding of special education processes are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyTreatment planningSpecial education collaboration

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 31 employers

15
<$115k
7
$115k-135k
8
$135k-155k
7
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70.76-$81.01/hr
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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 679 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,479/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eleutheria

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) match
CEU reimbursement
Ongoing professional development opportunities
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus