Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Small Talk Pediatric Therapy Center – Harrisonburg, VA

About Us

Small Talk Pediatric Therapy Center is a privately owned therapy practice specializing in pediatrics. At Small Talk, we emphasize individual attention and specialized care in a warm and inviting setting with a non-clinical feel.

We prioritize quality of care over quantity of care, with therapists having significant autonomy and control over their own schedules. We strive to provide individualized, family-based treatment and encourage strong connections with families to maximize each child's growth and success.

Our practice provides speech, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as reading intervention, creating opportunities for therapists to collaborate across disciplines and provide a holistic approach to pediatric care.

About the Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Harrisonburg, Virginia team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who enjoys working with children, values strong relationships with families, and wants the freedom to provide thoughtful, individualized care.

Immediate availability.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong clinical skills, experience working with a diverse pediatric population, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What You'll Do

• Provide individualized occupational therapy evaluations and treatment to pediatric patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on each child's unique needs and goals.
• Address areas such as fine motor skills, visual-motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, activities of daily living, motor coordination, and functional participation.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment as clinically appropriate.
• Provide caregiver education and home program recommendations to promote carryover outside of therapy.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals involved in the child's care.
• Collaborate with SLP and PT team members when appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide high-quality, family-centered care while maintaining professional and ethical standards.
• Build positive relationships with children and families in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Why Small Talk?

At Small Talk, we believe therapists do their best work when they have the time, support, and autonomy to focus on their patients.

We offer:

• Therapist-directed scheduling – you have significant input and control over your schedule.
• Flexible hours to support work-life balance.
• Quality-over-quantity approach – we value meaningful treatment over maximizing volume.
• Individualized caseloads based on clinical interests, experience, and patient needs.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with SLP, OT, and PT colleagues.
• Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship.
• Excellent benefit package for full-time employees.
• Health insurance options.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• IRA retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• License reimbursement.
• Continuing education support/reimbursement.
• Travel/mileage reimbursement for applicable work-related travel.
• Opportunities for additional compensation and bonus pay.
• A warm, family-centered work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, active, and unrestricted Virginia Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
• Current NBCOT certification (OTR).
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents/caregivers, and other professionals.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

Full-time and flexible scheduling options available.

Therapists have significant input into their schedules, allowing for flexibility while maintaining consistency for patients and families.

Location

Small Talk Pediatric Therapy Center – Harrisonburg, VA

Pay: $45. 00 - $54. 00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• NBCOT certification (Preferred)
• Virginia Occupational Therapist (OT) license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person