Pediatric Occupational Therapist OT

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42-$48/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
  • Help Children Build the Skills They Need to Thrive

At Speech Teachers of North Georgia, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping children develop the skills they need for success at home, at school, and in everyday life.

If you're looking for a supportive, therapist-owned practice where your clinical judgment is respected, your work is appreciated, and your growth matters, we'd love to meet you.

What Makes This Position Different?

We're not just filling a position—we're building a team of clinicians who genuinely enjoy working together.

When you join Speech Teachers of North Georgia, you'll find:

A supportive leadership team that understands the realities of clinical practice.

Reasonable productivity expectations with quality patient care as the priority.

Flexibility whenever possible to promote work-life balance.

Opportunities to help shape and grow a developing occupational therapy program.

Collaboration with experienced speech-language pathologists and other professionals.

A therapist-owned practice where your voice and ideas matter.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat pediatric clients with a variety of developmental, sensory, fine motor, visual motor, self-care, and functional needs.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's strengths and goals.

Deliver engaging, evidence-based therapy services.

Collaborate with families, schools, physicians, and other members of the care team.

Maintain timely and accurate documentation.

Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development.

Support a positive, encouraging environment for children and families.

Qualifications

Current Georgia Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure).

Pediatric experience preferred, but motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Passion for helping children and families succeed.

About Speech Teachers of North Georgia

Speech Teachers of North Georgia is a therapist-owned private practice dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric therapy services throughout Georgia. We are committed to building meaningful relationships with the children and families we serve while creating an exceptional workplace for our team.

Our Core Values

Do the Right Thing. Always.

Lead by Example.

Bring Out the Best in Everyone.

Excellence in the Ordinary.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We know that great therapists have choices. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where clinicians feel supported, respected, and empowered to do what they do best—help children communicate, learn, and thrive.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a growing practice that's making a difference in the lives of children across Georgia, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningSensory IntegrationFine Motor SkillsVisual Motor SkillsSelf-care TrainingEvidence-based PracticeClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist OT at SPEECH TEACHERS OF NORTH GEORGIA a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 642 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 14 employers

7
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
31%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Speech Teachers of North Georgia

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Woodstock, Georgia

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Training & development
Supportive team
Reasonable productivity expectations