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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Fine Motor Skills DevelopmentClinical Assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 24% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapyranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Pennsylvania284 active9,051 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 24% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,268 in the last 30 days1,702 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,995 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 26 employers
12
<$105k
8
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$75/hr
#3

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$67-$73/hr
#4

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$62-$72/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sick Time
401(k)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Referral Bonuses
Professional Development

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.