Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Lexington, South Carolina Full-Time or Part-Time

Pediatric Therapy Associates is actively hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team in Lexington, South Carolina. We are looking for a compassionate, energetic therapist who wants to help children develop the skills they need to become more independent and successful at home, school, and in their community. Experienced pediatric OTs and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

We provide mentorship, a collaborative clinical environment, continuing education support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Why Join Pediatric Therapy Associates?

Our therapists work in a supportive pediatric environment alongside Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Early Intervention professionals. We believe great pediatric therapy starts with great therapists. Our goal is to give our clinicians the resources, flexibility, mentorship, and support they need to focus on what matters most—providing exceptional care to children and families.

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Flexible scheduling
• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Competitive hourly or salary compensation options
• Collaborative pediatric therapy environment
• First-year mentorship program
• Continuing education support
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Established pediatric patient population
• Multidisciplinary OT, PT, and Speech Therapy team

• Paid Time Off – Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Continuing Education / CEU Allowance
• South Carolina OT License Reimbursement
• Annual Scrubs & Apparel
• Moving/Relocation Allowance based on contract terms
• First-Year Mentorship Program

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current Occupational Therapist license in South Carolina or eligibility to obtain South Carolina licensure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary pediatric team
• Passion for helping children and families achieve meaningful functional goals
• Preferred – But Not Required

Previous pediatric occupational therapy experience

• Experience in an outpatient pediatric therapy setting
• Experience with sensory integration, developmental disabilities, fine motor development, or ADL training

New graduate Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply. Our mentorship program is designed to help new clinicians develop confidence and clinical skills during their first year of practice.

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate and treat children with a variety of developmental and functional needs. Our therapists work closely with children, parents, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans designed to improve independence and participation in everyday activities. Our pediatric population includes children and young adults from birth through age 21.

Treatment may address:

• Fine motor development
• Gross and sensory-motor integration
• Sensory processing and regulation
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Self-care skills
• Visual-motor and visual-perceptual skills
• Coordination
• Motor planning
• Social participation
• Developmental milestones
• Functional independence at home, school, and in the community

• Perform comprehensive pediatric occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
• Develop individualized…