School-based Occupational Therapist (Contractor)
Compensation
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Job Description
Position Summary
Easterseals Crossroads provides top-quality, family-focused, innovative services tailored to meet the needs of individuals we serve. We value diversity, in all its forms, as core strengths and essential elements of our work. Easterseals Crossroads is taking applications for a skilled and well-organized Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric services in school- based settings. Current contract needs are for approximately 12 hours/week with potential to increase.
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat students/clients, formulate IEPs and individualized treatment programs, maintain appropriate records, and communicate with teachers, parents, and members of the student's support team about progress.
Education and Experience
- Must have a valid Indiana license to be considered
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
- Experience in schools preferred but not required
All school services delivered Monday through Friday. Come talk with us about building a job that fits your schedule and offers flexibility and support.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat students, formulate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and individualized treatment programs. They must also maintain appropriate records and communicate progress with teachers, parents, and the student's support team.
Requirements
A valid Indiana license and a Bachelor's degree are mandatory for consideration for this role. A Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and prior experience working in school settings are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana 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, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
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 (Contractor) at Crossroads Rehabilitation Center a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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