Contract Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Big Gym Therapy; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aquatic therapy option

Job summary

Big Gym Therapy, LLC. in Marietta, GA seeks a part-time, on-site Pediatric Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat children with developmental delays. The role focuses on play-based interventions in a gym setting, with collaboration with families and other therapists to support functional gains.

The position emphasizes documenting progress, tailoring treatment plans, and adjusting strategies over time, with an aquatic therapy option available to enhance engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current GeorgiaOT licensure or eligibility as an Occupational Therapist in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children and youth with developmental needs.
• Create individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Implement play-based interventions in the gym setting.
• Document sessions and progress.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers.
• Coordinate with other pediatric therapists.
• Adjust interventions to support progress over time.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Play-based therapy

Family collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

GA licensure eligibility

Job description

Company Description

Big Gym Therapy provides play-based pediatric therapy services for children and young people ages 0–21 with mild to severe developmental delays in Marietta, GA and the surrounding area. The team is composed of experienced pediatric therapists who personalize strategies to match each child’s developmental profile and goals. Services are delivered in a dynamic and spacious refurbished gymnastics gym designed to make therapy engaging, motivating, and fun. The organization focuses on effective, child-centered care that supports families and promotes meaningful progress in everyday activities.

Role Description

The Contract Pediatric Occupational Therapist is a part-time, on-site role based in Marietta, GA with flexible scheduling. This role includes evaluating children and youth with a range of developmental needs, creating individualized occupational therapy treatment plans, and implementing play-based interventions in the gym setting. The therapist will focus on improving functional skills such as sensory processing, fine motor coordination, self-care, play, and social participation. Daily responsibilities include documenting sessions, collaborating with families and caregivers, coordinating with other pediatric therapists, and adjusting interventions to support progress over time.

Opportunity for aquatic therapy available.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and current state licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist in Georgia.
• Previous pediatric occupational therapy experience in clinic, school, or early intervention settings is strongly preferred, but new graduates considered.