Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Mississippi earn a median of $29.64 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in Mississippi: pay by town and employer
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Mississippi issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Mississippi license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
Upstream Rehabilitation's Pediatric division, Beyond Therapy for Kids , an industry-leading family of world-class brands, is actively seeking exceptional occupational therapists who are determined and committed to consistently providing patients with industry leading clinical care. We proudly serve our communities with clinically superior occupational therapy services focusing on evidence based interventions and remarkable customer service experiences. Our Upstream Family boasts the most advanced certified clinicians in the industry fueled by generous continuing education offerings and leadership committed to continued growth and development.
REQUIREMENTS
- Current or pending state licensure
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
- Drive to pursue personal and professional goals
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Specialized evaluations and evidence-based treatment based on each patients’ specific needs
- Engagement with patients, with clinical teammates and within your organization
- Setting and achieving personal and professional goals
- Understand and live the company’s mission, vision, values and operational standards
COMPANY PERKS
- Excellent benefits package, including 401k matching, health, dental, PTO & more!
- New Grad mentoring & onboarding
- Professional Development courses
- Partnership
- Continuing Education ( URI ) + dollars allowance + unlimited use of MedBridge
- Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive
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Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
From Upstream Rehabilitation's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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