Occupational Therapist
SHINE Pediatric Therapy Center is a therapist-owned outpatient practice dedicated to helping children and families thrive through Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Our multidisciplinary team provides individualized, evidence-based care in a playful, strengths-based, family-centered environment. We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team.
Whether you’re an experienced pediatric OT, a new graduate, or transitioning from an adult setting, SHINE offers mentorship, collaboration, and professional development to help you grow and thrive.
Compensation & Employment
- $45–$80/hour
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Full-time schedule: 32 hours/week across 4 days
- Hour-long OT sessions
- Flexible scheduling
- Yearly bonuses based on weekly productivity
- No-show fees paid directly to the therapist
- In-person — Niceville, FL
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid time off
- Continuing education and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement
Why SHINE?
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
We believe great therapy starts with therapists who have the time and energy to do their best work. Our four-day, 32-hour full-time schedule and flexible scheduling options allow you to build a workweek that supports both your career and your life outside of work.
A Team That Supports You
You focus on what you do best — treating your kids. We’ll help take care of the rest. Our supportive front office staff works to keep your schedule filled so you can spend your time providing excellent care rather than worrying about finding or maintaining your caseload. From scheduling to day-to-day administrative support, our team is here to help create a smooth experience for both clinicians and families. Your job is to treat your kids. Our team helps fill your schedule so you can do just that.
Mentorship & Professional Growth
Whether you’re new to pediatrics or an experienced clinician looking to expand your skills, you’ll have opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and clinical development. Our multidisciplinary model allows you to collaborate with OT, PT, and Speech Therapy colleagues and learn from one another.
Community Education & Outreach
We believe our impact extends beyond the therapy room. SHINE is actively involved in community, parent, and teacher education, providing workshops, outreach programs, and educational opportunities that help families and professionals support children in their everyday environments. Our therapists have opportunities to share their expertise and make a difference throughout the community.
Multiple Practice Settings
As SHINE continues to grow, therapists may have opportunities to work across a variety of settings, including:
- Outpatient clinic
- Private schools
- Daycares/preschools
- Teletherapy
A Workplace Where You Belong
We believe connection matters. SHINE makes time to celebrate our team and build relationships beyond the therapy setting through team dinners, game nights, holiday celebrations, summer events, birthdays, new babies, weddings, and other life milestones. We want SHINE to be more than a place you work. We want it to be a place where you feel connected, valued, and part of a team.
Position Overview
As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate children, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based intervention to support functional independence and participation.
Areas of intervention may include:
- Fine and gross motor development
- Sensory processing
- Executive functioning
- Emotional regulation
- Self-care and
- daily living skills
- Play and participation
- Developmental and functional skills
You’ll partner closely with families to promote carryover beyond the therapy session and collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pediatric evaluations using standardized and clinical assessment tools
- Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable, functional goals
- Provide evidence-based pediatric OT intervention
- Support children with Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, sensory processing differences, and other diverse needs
- Provide family education and home programming
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and case reviews
- Collaborate with OT, PT, and Speech Therapy colleagues
- Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical growth
- Contribute to a warm, playful, strengths-based clinic culture
Qualifications
- A fun, playful personality and ability to engage children
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current Florida OT license or eligibility for licensure
- NBCOT certification preferred
- Strong interest or experience in pediatric OT and early intervention
- Experience supporting children with diverse developmental needs
- Knowledge of sensory processing, executive functioning, and emotional regulation
- Familiarity with Autism Spectrum Disorder and strengths-based approaches
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Commitment to family-centered, culturally responsive care
- Desire to work in a collaborative, supportive, team-oriented environment
Come SHINE With Us!
If you’re looking for a pediatric therapy practice where you can provide meaningful care, grow your clinical skills, have a voice, earn competitively, and maintain a life outside of work, we’d love to meet you. Come grow with us. Come connect with us. Come SHINE with us!