School Occupational Therapist
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Job Title
School Occupational Therapist
Pay Range
Based upon experience.
Job Description
Whether you're a seasoned Occupational Therapist ready for a fresh start, a new graduate OT eager to jumpstart your career with the right guidance, or an OT looking to transition from a different setting — this could be the right fit for you. At Nyman Associates, we provide the tools, guidance, and supportive environment you need to grow, feel connected, and make a lasting impact.
Nyman Associates is a trusted educational services provider specializing in school-based and early intervention therapy services, serving students and communities across a growing multi-state footprint for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate OTs who are excited to support students in developing the skills for academic success and everyday independence.
Why join Nyman?
As a well-established partner to many schools in the region, we offer:
A variety of placement opportunities based on your interest and availability
Support from dedicated OT mentors, experienced Clinical Leads, and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators.
Consistent support and professional development opportunities
Position Summary
As a school occupational therapist, you will play a critical role in promoting the development of fine motor skills, sensory processing abilities, and overall independence in school-aged children.
Responsibilities include
- Assessing children's functional abilities
- Development of individualized intervention
- Therapy implementation
- Environmental modifications
- Session documentation and progress monitoring
- Collaboration with parents, teachers and other professionals
Qualifications
- Valid state license to practice occupational therapy
- Graduate degree or greater in Occupational Therapy
- Access to personal transportation is a plus
Benefits
- Employee (W2)
- Sick Time
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses
- Assessment and therapy materials provided
Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
- Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
- Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
- Mentorship for new school-based OTs
Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities
The occupational therapist will assess students' functional abilities and develop individualized intervention plans to promote fine motor skills and sensory processing. They are also responsible for implementing therapy, modifying environments, and collaborating with teachers and parents to support student independence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Occupational Therapist at Eleutheria a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,907 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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