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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo 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

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Occupational Therapy

  • On-site

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Eleutheria

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Benefits & Perks

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