Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Career Insights for Occupational Therapist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Kentucky data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$83,886 / year median in Kentucky
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Description Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) | Full-Time | Outpatient | Paducah, KY Atlas Kids, an H2 Health company, is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our outpatient team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while growing your career in a collaborative, clinician-focused environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Our pediatric therapy team primarily serves children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, global developmental delay, neurological conditions, genetic disorders, sensory processing differences, and sensory-motor challenges. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll provide individualized, evidence-based outpatient occupational therapy designed to help children build independence, confidence, and functional skills that support success at home, school, and in the community. Your Role Deliver individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy services to pediatric patients with developmental, sensory, and neurological needs Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans focused on fine motor development, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-care skills, emotional regulation, and functional independence Implement play-based and sensory-integrative interventions that promote engagement and developmental progress Utilize Scribe AI-powered documentation technology to streamline documentation and maximize patient care time Utilize the Raintree EMR platform for documentation, scheduling, and patient management Manage a typical full-time outpatient caseload averaging approximately 10-12 patient visits per day Document patient care accurately and maintain timely clinical records Partner closely with families and caregivers to support carryover and skill generalization across environments Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize outcomes Contribute to a positive culture of clinical learning, teamwork, and professional growth