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Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Full-Time Salaried Position
Join Coastal KIDS and become part of an experienced, collaborative pediatric therapy team serving families along the Connecticut shoreline.
Coastal KIDS is a growing mobile outpatient pediatric therapy practice providing PT, OT, and speech therapy in the environments where children live, learn, and play. Our therapists work directly with children and families in homes, community settings, schools, and other natural environments throughout Madison, Guilford, Branford, and surrounding shoreline communities.
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist who is clinically strong, organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently while remaining closely connected to an interdisciplinary team.
This position is ideal for a therapist who enjoys autonomy, values family-centered care, and takes ownership of their schedule, communication, documentation, and caseload development.
What You'll Do
- Complete comprehensive pediatric OT evaluations and assessments
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based plans of care
- Provide skilled occupational therapy in homes, community settings, and other natural environments
- Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, schools, and other members of the child's care team
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation and billing
- Independently manage your daily schedule and communicate proactively regarding cancellations, openings, and scheduling needs
- Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
- Maintain consistent communication with families and the Coastal KIDS team
- Adapt treatment approaches to meet the individual needs of children and families
- Meet established clinical and productivity expectations while maintaining high-quality, family-centered care
The Therapist Who Thrives at Coastal KIDS
We are looking for someone who:
- Is confident working independently in a mobile/community-based environment
- Demonstrates strong initiative, accountability, and follow-through
- Has excellent communication and organizational skills
- Is adaptable and comfortable problem-solving in real-world environments
- Values collaboration and interdisciplinary care
- Builds strong relationships with children and families
- Is comfortable managing a flexible caseload that may include afternoon or occasional early-morning availability based on family needs
- Is committed to evidence-based pediatric practice and continued professional growth
Clinical Experience
Pediatric experience is strongly preferred. Experience or interest in any of the following is particularly valuable:
- Sensory processing and regulation
- Autism and neurodevelopmental differences
- Feeding therapy
- Fine motor and visual-motor development
- Activities of daily living and self-care
- Developmental delays
- Family and caregiver education
Feeding therapy experience is preferred but not required.
Opportunities may also be available to participate in aquatic therapy in Madison, CT depending on experience and interest.
Qualifications
- Current Connecticut Occupational Therapy license
- Pediatric experience preferred; strong pediatric clinical affiliations may be considered for exceptional candidates
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between treatment locations along the shoreline
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Why Coastal KIDS?
Our model allows therapists to provide meaningful, hands-on care without the rapid turnover of a traditional high-volume clinic. Visits are typically 45–60 minutes and allow therapists to work directly with children and their families in environments where skills can be immediately practiced and carried over.
Coastal KIDS offers:
- Competitive salaried compensation
- Health, Vision, Dental
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan Options
- Paid Time Off, Holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Workers Compensation
- Collaborative interdisciplinary PT, OT, and SLP team
- Clinical mentorship and support
- Opportunities for professional growth and specialized programming
- Conintuing Education
- Aquatic therapy opportunities
- Family-centered, evidence-based practice
- A growing pediatric practice with opportunities for leadership and program development
We believe therapists should have both autonomy and support. Our clinicians are trusted to manage their caseloads independently while having access to experienced colleagues for collaboration, mentorship, and problem-solving.
About Coastal KIDS
Coastal KIDS is a mobile outpatient pediatric therapy practice dedicated to providing evidence-based, family-centered care in natural environments. We serve children and families throughout Madison, Guilford, Branford, and surrounding Connecticut shoreline communities.
Our goal is simple: provide exceptional therapy while making care practical, meaningful, and accessible for families.
To learn more, visit www.coastalkidsphysicaltherapy.com.
Please submit a resume and letter of interest to contact@coastalkidsphysicaltherapy.com.
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $78,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Pediatric: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $78,000 - $105,000