Pays $85k-$110kOccupational Therapist market median is ~$108k (19 jobs)

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time
Posted 52m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Pediatric OT in Los Angeles, CA. Full-time or part-time. $85K-$110K. New grads welcome.

Join Play Connections Pediatric Occupational Therapy as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Flexible Schedule in Los Angeles, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $85K - $110K
  • Continuing education stipend
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Play Connections Pediatric Occupational Therapy as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Flexible Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct evaluations and develop individualized, play-based treatment plans for children aged 0-12. They will provide therapy in various settings and collaborate closely with families and teachers to support the child's development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and possess a current California OT license. Expertise or interest in sensory integration and feeding therapy is highly valued, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapySensory integrationFeeding therapyEarly interventionEvaluation and screeningTreatment planningFine motor developmentGross motor developmentOral-motor skillsSocial participationFamily collaborationDocumentationCommunicationCreativityAdaptability

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 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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About Play Connections Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Health and Human Services
Los Angeles, California

Benefits & Perks

Continuing education stipend
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development