Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Join The Real Work

At The Real Work, we believe children grow through connection, play, safety, and relationships.

We are a multidisciplinary collective of therapists, occupational therapists, and child development specialists who support children and families through a neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-based lens. Our work is grounded in attachment, relational neuroscience, sensory processing, interpersonal neurobiology, and the understanding that behavior is communication.

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares these values and is excited to be part of a collaborative, thoughtful team that genuinely enjoys learning together.

Whether you're seeking a part-time caseload, a full clinical schedule, or something in between, we are committed to helping clinicians build work that feels meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with their strengths.

Who We Are

The Real Work began as a small group of child therapists passionate about play, development, and nervous system-informed care. Today, we are a growing collective serving children, teens, parents, and families through:

• Occupational Therapy

• Play Therapy

• Parent Support & Parent Therapy

• Music Therapy

• Nature-Based Services

• Family Consultation

Our team values curiosity over compliance, connection over control, and individualized care over one-size-fits-all approaches.

We work hard to create a culture where clinicians feel supported, respected, and trusted to do their best work.

About Our Occupational Therapy Program

Our Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping children and families better understand sensory processing, regulation, participation, development, and everyday functioning.

We value occupational therapy that is:

• Neurodiversity-affirming

• Relationship-centered

• Play-based

• Family-focused

• Trauma-informed

• Grounded in current developmental and nervous system science

Our OTs have the freedom to create treatment plans that reflect each child's unique strengths, needs, interests, and goals.

Depending on your interests, opportunities may include:

• Individual OT services

• Parent coaching and consultation

• School collaboration

• Social groups

• Sensory-based groups

• Feeding support

• Nature-based services

• Interdisciplinary consultation alongside therapists and other specialists

We encourage clinicians to bring their passions and specialties into their work.

The Occupational Therapist We're Looking For

You might be a great fit if you:

• View children through a developmental and nervous-system lens

• Value collaboration with caregivers

• Enjoy thinking deeply about the "why" behind behavior

• Are passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice

• Appreciate autonomy while also enjoying teamwork

• Are excited to learn alongside professionals from other disciplines

• Enjoy building meaningful, long-term relationships with families

• Want flexibility without sacrificing connection and support

Experience with any of the following is especially welcome:

• Sensory processing differences

• Autism

• ADHD

• Emotional regulation challenges

• Anxiety

• School-related difficulties

• Feeding

• Trauma-informed care

• DIR/Floortime

• Sensory Integration

• Nature-based intervention

• Parent coaching

What It's Like to Work Here

We know that sustainable clinicians provide better care.

Our goal is not simply to fill schedules. Our goal is to help clinicians build careers they can enjoy for years to come.

Benefits of joining The Real Work include:

Flexibility & Autonomy

• Create a schedule that works for your life

• Part-time and full-time opportunities available

• Build a caseload aligned with your interests and specialties

• Freedom to shape your services and offerings

A Collaborative Team

• Regular consultation opportunities

• Access to experienced child therapists and specialists

• Interdisciplinary collaboration and shared learning

• Supportive, relationship-centered practice culture

Administrative Support

• Steady stream of referrals

• Scheduling and intake support

• Electronic health record system

• HIPAA-compliant communication systems

• Professional website profile and marketing support

Beautiful Clinical Space

Our Beaverton office includes:

• Dedicated therapy rooms

• Sensory-friendly spaces

• Play therapy rooms

• Group spaces

• Waiting area

• Kitchenette

• Private parking

Professional Growth

• Mentorship and consultation opportunities

• Opportunities to develop groups, workshops, and specialty programs

• Encouragement to pursue areas of clinical passion and expertise

Position Details

Schedule: Part-time or full-time

Compensation: Competitive percentage-based compensation structure. Compensation varies based on licensure, experience, and role responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Current unrestricted Oregon Occupational Therapy license

• Professional liability insurance

• National Provider Identifier (NPI)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team

Preferred but not required:

• Pediatric experience

• Training in sensory processing, sensory integration, DIR/Floortime, feeding, or related specialty areas

• Experience working with neurodivergent children and families

Interested?

We'd love to hear about who you are, what draws you to this work, and the type of practice you'd like to build.

Please send your resume and a brief introduction to:

admin@realworkwellness.com

Or, submit the form below.