Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) –$80–$90 Session | Flexible Schedule | 5-Mile Service Area

Setting: Pediatric Early Intervention | Home-Based & Natural Environment

Exceptional Pay. Less Driving. Less Paperwork.

More Freedom.

Your career should work around your life—not the other way around.

Preferred Practice Therapy is expanding our pediatric occupational therapy team, and we’re looking for passionate, skilled, and dedicated Licensed Occupational Therapists who want to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives without sacrificing their work-life balance.

We understand what matters to therapists: competitive compensation, manageable travel, efficient documentation, professional autonomy, and the flexibility to create a schedule that works.

That’s exactly what we’re offering.

Whether you’re seeking a few additional sessions each week or looking to build a consistent caseload, we provide the flexibility and support to help you thrive.

Why Occupational Therapists Choose Preferred Practice Therapy

Competitive Compensation – $80-$90 Per Session

Your clinical expertise deserves to be valued. Earn competitive per-session compensation while providing meaningful, individualized pediatric care.

Stay Local – 5-Mile Service Radius

Forget spending your day driving across Los Angeles County. Select your preferred service area and receive client assignments within a targeted 5-mile radius of your designated location.

Streamlined Documentation – Less Time on Paperwork

We prioritize efficient, simplified clinical documentation that reduces unnecessary administrative work while maintaining professional standards. Spend more time doing what you love—helping children develop essential skills.

Create Your

Own Schedule

You decide when you’re available. Choose your preferred days, hours, and caseload size. We offer opportunities that accommodate your professional and personal commitments.

Dedicated Administrative

Support

Our administrative team assists with referral coordination, scheduling, and family communication, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional clinical services.

Professional Independence & Clinical Creativity

Enjoy the freedom to use your clinical judgment, creativity, and evidence-based interventions to deliver meaningful therapy in children’s everyday environments.

A Team That Respects Your Expertise

Join a supportive, family-centered organization that values clinical excellence, professional collaboration, and the important work occupational therapists do every day.

We’re Hiring in Your Neighborhood!

We are actively expanding our services throughout:

• Gardena
• Paramount
• Downey
• Lynwood
• South Gate
• Compton
• Torrance
• Long Beach
• Huntington Park
• Inglewood
• Baldwin Hills
• South Los Angeles
• USC / University Park area

You do not need to cover every city.

Choose your preferred geographic area, and we’ll coordinate client assignments within your targeted 5-mile service radius, based on referral availability.

Our goal is simple: less commuting, a more manageable caseload, and greater flexibility.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individualized pediatric occupational therapy services in children’s homes and natural environments.
• Support the development of fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, motor planning, self-care, and functional play skills.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that address each child’s developmental needs.
• Partner with caregivers to promote functional skill development and carryover into daily routines.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation using our streamlined clinical documentation process.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary professionals to support meaningful developmental outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Current, active California Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Pediatric or early intervention experience preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and family-centered treatment skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Reliable transportation for travel within your selected service area.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, individualized pediatric care.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required.

The Opportunity

You’ve Been Looking For

Imagine a workweek where you can:

• Earn $90–$100 per completed session.
• Work within a 5-mile radius of your preferred service location.
• Create your own schedule and choose your availability.
• Spend less time on paperwork with streamlined documentation.
• Enjoy meaningful one-on-one interactions with children and their families.
• Work with a supportive administrative team that respects your time and clinical expertise.

At Preferred Practice Therapy, we believe that when therapists are supported, children and families receive the exceptional care they deserve.

Ready to Take Control of Your Schedule?

If you’re a licensed Occupational Therapist looking for competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, manageable travel, and a supportive pediatric therapy practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Tell us your preferred service area and availability, and let’s explore how Preferred Practice Therapy can support your professional goals.

Preferred Practice Therapy

Empowering Children. Supporting Families. Valuing Therapists.

Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person