Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$94k | Occupational Therapist median $101k (middle half $90k–$117k)363 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapist listings in Tennessee | 201 active | 10,094 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee 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 |
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.
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