Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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.

Posted 1mo ago

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

Pediatric occupational therapyEvaluation and screeningTreatment planningFine motor developmentFamily collaboration

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).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$110kPediatrics median $108k (middle half $100k–$109k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in California29 active679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 30% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment975 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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 · 20 employers
5
<$95k
11
$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k
2
$135k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
46% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist - PRN

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist II, Hand Therapy

$98k-$137k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 680 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$922k≈ 10.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,772/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.