School-based Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$47.5-$53.47/hr
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist | Greater Sacramento
Flexible Hybrid Schedule
- Collaborative team
- Meaningful impact
Build Something Meaningful. Never Build It Alone.
At TES, you'll join a team of experienced Occupational Therapists who believe great outcomes start with strong clinical support. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, balancing remote documentation, consultation, supervision, and IEP participation with meaningful in-person services.
You'll collaborate with fellow OTs who share resources, problem-solve together, and step in to help when schedules get crowded or competing priorities arise. As our services grow, you'll have opportunities to mentor others, supervise COTAs, and help shape the future of OT services throughout the Greater Sacramento area.
We’re committed to sustainable caseloads, collaborative practice, and giving clinicians the support they need to do their best work.
Position Details
- Role: Occupational Therapist
- Location: Greater Sacramento area
- Schedule: Full-time or part-time
- Hours: 15–40 hours/week, based on your availability
- Pay: $47.50–$53.47/hour *
*Compensation varies based on relevant experience, credentialing/certification, education, and second-language use in the role.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver direct and consultative OT services while maintaining a flexible hybrid schedule.
- Conduct evaluations, prepare reports, and participate in IEP meetings to support student success.
- Collaborate with families, educators, and a multidisciplinary team to develop meaningful solutions for students.
- Provide supervision and mentorship to Occupational Therapy Assistants while helping develop future clinicians.
Help expand OT services throughout the Greater Sacramento area while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented culture.
Why Join TES?
- Experienced, collaborative OT team
- Flexible hybrid work model
- Strong clinical support, mentorship & training
- Professional growth & advancement opportunities
- Focus on sustainable caseloads and work-life balance
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Merit-based annual raises
- What You’ll Need
- Current California license/certification in Occupational Therapy
- Mobile phone for email and basic internet access when working offsite
- Appropriate automobile insurance for use of a personal vehicle for work (minimum 25/50k liability coverage)
- Current FBI & DOJ background clearance
- Current TB test
Where You’ll Work
Your work may take you across classrooms, clinics, and homes, supporting students with diverse needs and collaborating with the people who know them best.
Ready to Do Your Best Work?
- Join a team where clinical support, collaboration, flexibility, and sustainable practice come first.
- Apply today and grow your OT career with TES!
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About TES
Total Education Solutions (TES) is a female-owned organization led by experienced educators and clinicians who are passionate about creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities. We empower children and adults through customized education and therapeutic services designed to help each person reach their fullest potential. Join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every day!
Key Responsibilities
Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services while conducting evaluations and participating in IEP meetings. Collaborate with educators and families to support student success while providing mentorship to occupational therapy assistants.
Requirements
Requires a current California license or certification in Occupational Therapy and current FBI/DOJ background clearance. Candidates must also possess appropriate automobile insurance and a current TB test.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (924 salary observations; 2,017 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 41% have no call, 61% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-based Occupational Therapist at Total Education Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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