Experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist | No Nights, Weekends Or Holidays

Child & Family Development; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Child & Family Development in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a pediatric therapy team. You will evaluate and treat children, helping them gain functional skills for home, school, and community, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Enjoy an immediate caseload in a supportive, award-winning practice. The role offers clinical autonomy, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and long-term professional growth as you build a meaningful caseload.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility).
• Minimum of one year of pediatric experience preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
• Commitment to family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment services to help children develop functional skills for home, school, and daily life.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team members to create individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical autonomy while delivering high-quality pediatric therapy.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Pediatric experience

Job description

Immediate Caseload Available. 50+ Families Waiting for Services!

Looking for a pediatric therapy position where you can focus on clinical care, enjoy work-life balance, and begin building a full caseload right away?

Child & Family Development (C&FD) is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our award-winning multidisciplinary pediatric practice serving children and families throughout the Charlotte region.

With more than 50 children currently waiting for Occupational Therapy services, new therapists have the opportunity to quickly build a meaningful caseload while making an immediate impact on families in our community.

For more than 45 years, Child & Family Development has been a trusted provider of pediatric therapy services and is proud to be the longest-standing private outpatient pediatric therapy practice in the Charlotte area. We have been recognized as Charlotte's Best and Best of North Carolina for Children's and Adolescent Therapy Services, reflecting our commitment to clinical excellence and a therapist-centered culture.

Why Experienced Occupational Therapists Choose C&FD

• No nights, weekends, or holiday schedules
• Immediate caseload opportunities with strong community demand
• Diverse pediatric caseload across ages, diagnoses, and developmental needs
• Clinical autonomy and professional respect
• Flexible scheduling options
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunities to develop specialty programs and areas of interest
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Established referral network and community reputation
• Stable organization with more than 45 years of service

A Caseload That Keeps You Engaged

Our Occupational Therapists work with children presenting with a wide variety of needs, including:

• Sensory processing challenges
• Fine motor and visual motor delays
• Executive functioning difficulties
• Developmental delays
• Autism spectrum disorder
• ADHD
• Emotional and behavioral regulation challenges
• Feeding limitations
• Delays in school readiness and daily living skills
  

This diversity allows therapists to continually grow their clinical expertise while maintaining a dynamic and rewarding workload.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist provides evaluations and treatment services that help children develop the functional skills needed for success at home, school, in the community, and throughout daily life.

Therapists collaborate closely with families and multidisciplinary team members to create individualized treatment plans designed to help children achieve meaningful outcomes.

What Makes This Role Different

At Child & Family Development, experienced therapists are trusted to be clinicians first.

You’ll have the autonomy to make sound clinical decisions, access to colleagues across multiple disciplines, and the support of an organization that values quality care, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.

You won't be expected to work evenings, weekends, or holiday schedules to build a successful pediatric therapy career.

Qualifications

Required

• Active North Carolina Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility for licensure)
• Minimum of one year of pediatric experience preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Commitment to family-centered care

Preferred

• Outpatient pediatric experience
• Experience with sensory integration, feeding, emotional regulation, or executive functioning interventions
• Interest in mentoring or program development

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive Base Plus compensation model that rewards clinicians while supporting long-term work-life balance.

Total earning potential up to $90,000+ annually, depending on experience, schedule, and billable hours.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities