Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$85k-$110k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Continuing education stipend
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our small, growing team! We are a relationship-based practice that values deep connection, creativity, and honoring each child's unique journey.
In this role, you will partner closely with families to craft customized, play-based therapy plans. Because we support a vibrant community, you’ll naturally manage a dynamic caseload with a compassionate touch. We are especially excited to welcome a therapist with expertise in early intervention, sensory integration, and feeding therapy. If you are a warm, collaborative communicator who genuinely loves supporting kids and their caregivers, we would love to grow with you.
Job Type: (Contact us for Part Time)
Full time
Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations and screenings for children ages 0–12.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapy in clinic, school, and home settings with a focus on:
- Sensory processing and self-regulation.
- Fine and gross motor development.
- Feeding and oral-motor skills.
- Daily living and social participation.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and teachers to support carryover.
- Educate and empower families with practical strategies.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- Stay current with pediatric OT practices, including sensory and feeding approaches.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
- Current California OT license.
- Knowledge of sensory integration principles.
- Strong communication skills, creativity, and adaptability.
- Passion for play-based, family-centered therapy.
- Excellent organizational skills.
New graduates are welcome to apply. Pediatric experience is preferred, and interest in feeding therapy or early intervention is an added bonus.
(Part Time Compensation: $60-$80 per hour)
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 30% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$110k | Pediatrics median $108k (middle half $100k–$109k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in California | 29 active | 679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 30% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment975 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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