Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$45.59-$50.1/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Occupational Therapist to serve in a school setting in Hanover, MA. This is a full-time opportunity to support students and ensure continuity of care through the end of the current school year.
Schedule & Duration
Hours: Full-time (approximately 35–40 hours per week)
Duration: Through the end of the current school year
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate need
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services based on IEP goals
Conduct evaluations and assessments
Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents
Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports
Participate in IEP meetings as needed
Qualifications
Prior school-based or pediatric experience preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to adapt quickly in a substitute/coverage role
Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families
Requirements
Active Massachusetts Occupational Therapist (OT) License (required)
Work Setting
In-person services required
Why Join Us?
Competitive pay rates
Consistent weekly hours (~35-40 hours/week)
Supportive School Environment
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Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (184 salary observations; 522 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 37% have no call, 81% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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