Occupational Therapist - School OT
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with pediatric experience to join a reputable school district in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your occupational therapy expertise while supporting students with diverse physical and developmental needs.
In this role, you will provide therapy and rehabilitation services that empower students to participate more fully in school-based tasks when their abilities are impacted by health conditions.
You’ll work closely with the IEP team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans using therapeutic interventions that promote functional independence in the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to determine student functional needs and set developmentally appropriate goals
- Reassess progress regularly and adjust therapy plans to optimize outcomes
- Document evaluations, goals, and treatment plans in accordance with school standards
- Select and utilize materials and equipment safely and efficiently to support therapy goals
- Perform all responsibilities with professionalism, care, and a student-centered mindset
Requirements
- Active state license as an Occupational Therapist
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- At least 6 months of relevant OT experience within the past 5 years
Benefits
- Competitive pay package
- Continuing Education reimbursement
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (184 salary observations; 884 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,562 salary observations; 29,543 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,043 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $87k (middle half $81k–$90k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $92k median in North Carolina | $97k nationally (−5%)184 state / 5,562 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in North Carolina | 240 active | 9,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 40% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment270 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| TheraEd Staffing Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index117 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - School OT at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,043 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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