No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$110k (median of 50 jobs)

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Child Serve
Iowa City, Iowa

Outpatient Occupational Therapist (PRN)

Occupational Therapist 8.5 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

PRN role. M-F 8am-6pm. No weekends. Pediatric OT. Flexible scheduling. Work with kids.

Join Child Serve as a Outpatient Occupational Therapist (PRN) in Iowa City, Iowa.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Work with Child Serve in Iowa City, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will use play and therapeutic techniques to develop motor, sensory, and cognitive skills in pediatric patients. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team to create and implement individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an AOTA-approved occupational therapy program. Experience with pediatrics, autism, and motor impairments is preferred.

Key Skills

Pediatric rehabilitationOccupational therapyMotor sensory developmentVisual skill developmentAttention skill developmentDecision-making skill developmentTherapeutic activitiesAutism supportMotor impairment supportPatient assessmentTreatment planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Iowa, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 69 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Occupational Therapist (PRN) at Child Serve a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.5/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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