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Stepping Stones Therapy
Newport Beach, California

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

From $80,000

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Stepping Stones Therapy, Inc. is a fun, collaborative, and family-centered pediatric clinic providing speech, occupational, and physical therapy — all under one roof! Our goal is to support every child’s growth through a holistic, team-based approach that extends beyond the clinic into the home and school environment.

We’re growing and looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist (OTR) who is energetic, compassionate, and loves working with kids!

Why Join Us

  • 4-Day Workweek = 52 Extra Days Off Each Year!
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team
  • Professional growth & advancement opportunities
  • Supportive environment focused on therapist well-being
  • Family-focused, evidence-based approach

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs.
  • Address fine motor, sensory processing, and daily living skills.
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other therapists.
  • Track progress and document sessions accurately.
  • Educate caregivers for carryover at home and school.

Schedule: Full-time: Monday–Thursday (with documentation time built in)

No weekends!

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: From $80,000/year (Full-time)
  • 401(k) + 401(k) matching
  • Health & disability insurance
  • Continuing education support
  • Paid time off (for full-time employees)
  • Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

  • Active Occupational Therapy License (Required)
  • Experience with pediatric populations preferred

Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills

  • Join a clinic that values your time, your creativity, and your impact.
  • Apply today and discover how rewarding a 4-day workweek can be!

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy EvaluationTreatment PlanningFine Motor SkillsActivities of Daily LivingCaregiver EducationFamily CollaborationInterdisciplinary TeamworkProgress TrackingClinical DocumentationCommunication SkillsEvidence-Based Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Stepping Stones Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 706 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 48 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $99k (middle half $94k–$113k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in California29 active697 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 63% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment963 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,135 in the last 30 days768 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+3.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 16 employers
4
<$95k
12
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
5
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
35% this job
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

T26/27 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Arlington Public Schools · Arlington, Virginia

$59k-$145k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 706 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Newport Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.14M≈ 39.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,364/mo≈ 65% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.