Occupational Therapist - Contractor

Therapy Smarts is looking for passionate OTs who are interested in living our mission of “Turning challenges into triumphs for all children" to join our growing team in a full-time capacity. Must have experience in pediatrics either through previous employment or fieldwork placement. Experience in a school setting is a plus. Therapy Smarts, Inc. is a therapist-owned private pediatric outpatient clinic providing SLP, PT, and OT services to children of all ages and diagnoses, including: autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, cerebral palsy, apraxia, dyslexia, feeding disorders, and developmental delays.

Requirements
Role & Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations and periodic reevaluations for pediatric clients (3-10 years old).

- Administer standardized assessments and clinical observations.

- Prepare clear, timely, and thorough written evaluation reports with measurable goals and recommendations.

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support service planning.

- Maintain compliance with documentation and billing requirements.
Qualifications

- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.

- Minimum 2 years pediatric experience; evaluation experience strongly preferred.

- Proficiency in a variety of pediatric assessment tools (e.g., PDMS-2, BOT-2, Sensory Profile).

- Strong written communication and organizational skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
Compensation & Schedule

- Paid per completed evaluation.

- Flexible schedule; assignments based on need.

- Evaluations may occur in Durham, Chapel Hill, and partner sites (schools, daycares, Headstart programs).
Why Work With Us

- Competitive per-evaluation rates.

- Administrative support for scheduling and billing.

- Flexible, project-based workload — ideal for OTs seeking supplemental income or schedule control.

- Supportive, collaborative team culture.