What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention position at Abilities Pediatric Therapy?
*Now hiring full-time and part-time positions. Just a heads-up—you’re welcome to choose your preferred service area and aren’t limited to the region listed in the job post. We do have a high-need to fill an OT position in the East Bay.
Love working with little ones and want real schedule freedom? Apply today to join Abilities Pediatric Therapy as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Early Intervention.
Job Overview:
- Title: Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Early Intervention)
- Employer: Abilities Pediatric Therapy
- Location: Local community areas (home- and community-based; choose your preferred service area)
- Schedule: Flexible | Part-time (8–24 clients/week) or Full-time (25 clients/week)
- Pay: $80-170/session based on visit type
Early-intervention OT role with true schedule autonomy, strong benefits, and paid documentation and report writing. Ideal for pediatric OTs who want flexibility, meaningful family work, and a supportive, non-micromanaged culture.
Benefits:
- Health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability.
- Dental/vision/chiropractic/acupuncture coverage.
- 401(k) with 4% match.
- CEU reimbursement (eligible for license renewal).
- Supplies stipend and electronics stipend.
- Holiday pay, PTO, sick pay, unlimited unpaid time off.
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement.
Why you’ll love working here:
- Total autonomy: Set your own schedule, define your service area, and choose your caseload (8–25 treatment hours/week).
- Work–life balance: Accrued PTO, Holiday Pay, Sick Pay, Unlimited Unpaid Time Off
- Room to grow: Opportunities to advance within the company and access to ongoing learning and CEU reimbursement (eligible for license renewal).
- Paid documentation: Documentation time built into the therapeutic hour.
- Creative freedom: No micromanaging—use your clinical judgment and preferred evidence-based approaches.
- Community impact: Provide in-home support for infants and toddlers and build strong, long-term relationships with families.
Your Role:
- Provide evidence-based occupational therapy for infants and toddlers (age 0–3) in their home environments.
- Complete evaluations and develop family-centered, functional goals.
- Coach caregivers to embed strategies into daily routines.
- Manage your caseload independently and complete high-quality, timely documentation.
- Collaborate with a passionate, supportive team focused on positive developmental outcomes.
Candidates Must Have:
- Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university and active CA OT license.
- Pediatric experience; early-intervention (0–3) strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of EI theories, rehab principles, and evidence-based practices for children with sensory processing challenges.
- Warm, compassionate approach with strong family collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
Bonus skills:
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Early intervention experience
- Experience with pediatric feeding/oral-motor issues, and screening for neuro referrals and bracing needs.
Choose your own caseload:
- Part time = 8-24 clients per week
- Full time = 25 clients per week
Inclusion
Abilities Pediatric Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all.
Pay: $80.00 - $170.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- In a few sentences, tell me about your experience working with children or people with developmental disabilities.
- What is your California Occupational Therapy license number?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80 - $170