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Coastal Pediatric Therapies
Savannah, Tennessee

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Coastal Pediatric Therapies has provided speech, physical, and occupational therapy to children of Savannah and the surrounding area for over 8 years! We are looking for a pediatric occupational therapist to join our growing team.

We believe children reach their maximum potential when in a place that is professional, comprehensive and fun. We provide occupational, physical and speech therapy services in a kid-friendly environment. We treat children from birth to 18 years old.

Our goal is to provide treatment that meets the highest professional standards in an environment that enhances each child’s functional abilities.

Responsibilities/Requirements

Conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine their physical abilities, limitations, medical histories and personal goals

  • Communicate with physicians and other health care providers to confirm plans of care
  • Advise family/extended family about the level of care the patient needs
  • Provide physical therapy guidance, support and education during patient sessions
  • Guide patients/families through home programs to assist in meeting therapeutic and personal goals
  • Generate reports for patients and their physicians and families

Requirements

  • Current Georgia Occupational Therapy certification
  • Current CPR certification (preferred)
  • At least 1-2 years of experience providing therapy to the pediatric population (preferred)
  • Willingness to participate in day to day needs of the business and assist with marketing
  • Flexible, energetic, compassionate and caring

Key Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine physical abilities and goals while communicating with healthcare providers to confirm care plans. Provide therapeutic guidance and education to patients and families while generating necessary clinical reports.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationCare CoordinationReport GenerationCommunicationMarketing Assistance

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Occupational Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$94kOccupational Therapist median $101k (middle half $90k–$117k)363 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapist listings in Tennessee201 active10,094 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 9% offer loan repayment201 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapist pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 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.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$90k
7
$90k-105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
22%
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 - PRNPer Diem

Sentara Health · Virginia Beach, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
#4

OT / Occupational Therapist - Home Health

$98k-$123k
+ 21 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 677 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Savannah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$223k
Median resident rent
$758/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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