Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$30-$52/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage 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 develop personalized treatment plans. Communicate with healthcare providers and families to coordinate care and provide education on therapeutic goals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$108k | Pediatrics median $100k (middle half $88k–$113k)211 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Georgia | 14 active | 689 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment304 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,132 in the last 30 days | 755 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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