Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Language Essentials, Inc.; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time scheduling

Collaborative team environment

Creative freedom in treatment

Professional development opportunities

Local practice values contributions

Job summary

Language Essentials Speech & Occupational Therapy in San Ramon, CA is seeking a pediatric Occupational Therapist for a flexible, part-time opportunity. The role focuses on meaningful, play-based therapy and collaboration with a friendly team of SLPs and OT professionals.

You will conduct pediatric OT evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, support sensory processing and self-care skills, and partner with families to translate skills into daily routines.

Qualifications

• Current California Occupational Therapist license.
• At least two years of pediatric OT experience.
• Ability to independently evaluate, develop treatment plans and manage a pediatric caseload.
• Strong communication with families and colleagues.
• Willingness to contribute to pediatric feeding therapy when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pediatric OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Create engaging, play-based therapy sessions to build meaningful daily skills.
• Support sensory processing, motor coordination, self-care, play, and self-regulation.
• Collaborate with families and the SLP team to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and progress notes.
• Share ideas to help grow the OT program.

Skills

Communication with families

Collaborative teamwork

Creative therapy approaches

Documentation

Education

California Occupational Therapist license

Degree from accredited OT program

Job description

Language Essentials Speech & Occupational Therapy | San Ramon, CA

Love working with kids? Come join our team!

Are you an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity where you can do meaningful work, connect with wonderful families, and be part of a collaborative team?

We’d love to meet you!

At Language Essentials, we’re a friendly team of therapists who genuinely enjoy working together. We believe therapy should be engaging, meaningful, and fun—not just for the children we serve, but for the therapists who make it all happen.

We’re looking for a creative, caring, and experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our San Ramon team.

A little about us

Founded in 2008, Language Essentials is a locally owned speech-language and occupational therapy practice serving children and families throughout the East Bay.

We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built with our families and the supportive environment we’ve created for our team.

Our occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists work together to help children build confidence, develop new skills, and become more independent in their everyday lives.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible part-time scheduling: We’ll work together to find a schedule that fits your availability and our clinic’s needs.
• A welcoming, collaborative team: Work alongside dedicated SLPs who enjoy sharing ideas, celebrating progress, and supporting one another.
• The freedom to be creative: We value your clinical expertise and encourage you to bring your own ideas and treatment approaches to each session.
• A variety of pediatric clients: Help children develop sensory-motor, fine motor, self-care, play, and self-regulation skills.
• Opportunities to keep learning: We encourage professional development and continuing education.
• A place where you’re valued: We’re an established, locally owned practice where your contributions matter.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct pediatric OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Create engaging, play-based therapy sessions that help children build meaningful everyday skills.
• Support children with sensory processing, motor coordination, self-care, play, and self-regulation.
• Work closely with families to celebrate progress and help children carry their new skills into daily routines.
• Collaborate with our SLP team and other professionals to provide coordinated care.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Share your ideas and help us continue building our OT program.
• Provide pediatric feeding intervention when appropriate to your training and experience.

Who we’re hoping to find

• Holds a current California Occupational Therapist license.
• Has a degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Has at least two years of pediatric occupational therapy experience.
• Is comfortable independently conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing a pediatric caseload.
• Enjoys being creative and making therapy fun and functional.
• Communicates well with families and colleagues.
• Is organized, dependable, and enjoys being part of a team.

A big plus: Experience and additional training in pediatric feeding therapy!

The details

• Position: Part-time
• Location: San Ramon, California
• Schedule: Flexible, based on mutual availability and clinic needs
• Compensation: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications
• Professional development: Opportunities for continued learning and growth

Additional benefits and eligibility will be discussed during the hiring process.

We’d love to hear from you!

At Language Essentials, our mission is to empower every person to thrive by building meaningful skills for everyday life—through compassionate, personalized, and purposeful therapy.

If you’re an experienced pediatric OT who loves helping children grow and enjoys collaborating with others, we’d love to have a conversation!