$10,000 Sign on bonus Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$95k-$100k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing social-emotional services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will deliver high-quality services as provided by SESI, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional Therapist who will play an essential role in fueling student success.
Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs. We offer
- Competitive salary range $95,000-$100,000 Candidates with experience should expect to come in at the mid-range
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K matching
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000
- Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth
Responsibilities
Assess each new student and evaluate OT needs
Monitor therapy programs and consult with educational staff regarding the inclusion of appropriate occupational therapy treatment strategies into the educational program.
Educate and demonstrate (verbally or written) therapy techniques to teachers and parents that can be incorporated into the classroom/home.
- Consult on IEPs and provided required documentation of students’ needs and supports.
- Monitor and manage the handwriting and keyboarding curriculum and train staff/parents in any applicable techniques.
- Provide group therapy interventions for K-8th grade classes.
- Assess and evaluate all students’ needs for individual or small group OT sessions.
- Attend parent/teacher meetings for students’ receiving OT as needed.
SESI. R1
Qualifications
Master’s degree
Professional licensure from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a school, special education, or behavioral health setting working with children and adolescents is preferred.
Posted Salary Range
USD $95,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (722 salary observations; 2,195 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,038 salary observations; 27,346 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $95k–$100k | Occupational Therapy median $109k (middle half $100k–$125k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $97k nationally (+21%)722 state / 5,038 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 933 active | 9,484 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 60% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment989 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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