Occupational Therapist (6th-12th)
Listed compensation
$58k-$80k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) – Gary, IN
AnthroMed Education is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist to support students in a secondary school setting in Gary, Indiana, for the 2026–2027 school year.
As a School-Based Occupational Therapist, you will help students develop the functional skills they need to participate in the school environment, access their education, and increase their independence. You will provide individualized services tailored to each student's needs and educational goals.
Position Details
- Full-time position, Monday–Friday
- Secondary school setting in Gary, Indiana
- Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with students’ IEPs
- Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify student needs
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Monitor progress and maintain accurate documentation
- Participate in IEP meetings and coordinate with school staff and families as needed
- Support students with fine motor, sensory, functional, and daily living skills as appropriate
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
- Active Indiana Occupational Therapy license
- School-based experience preferred but not required
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Passion for helping students achieve greater independence and educational success
Why Join AnthroMed Education?
- Weekly pay every Friday
- 100% employer-paid PPO healthcare insurance with $0 employee payroll deductions
- 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 3%, starting day one
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employer-sponsored short-term disability and basic life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Generous paid time off, including school breaks and holidays
- W-2 employment
- Licensure reimbursement
- Professional development and CEU support
- Dedicated Recruiting Manager and ongoing support throughout the school year
- Salary of $58,000-$80,000 depending on experience!
Equal Employment Opportunity
AnthroMed Education is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide individualized services to students in a secondary school setting to support their functional skills and educational access. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and participating in IEP meetings to monitor student progress.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (6th-12th) at AnthroMed Education (School Services) 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 9,384 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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