Experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist | No Nights, Weekends Or Holidays

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

Apply Today

If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for a practice where your clinical expertise is valued, your schedule is respected, and children are already waiting for your services, we'd love to connect with you.

Come see why therapists have chosen Child & Family Development for more than 45 years.