School-based Occupational Therapist (Contractor)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago

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

EvaluationDiagnosisIEP FormulationRecord KeepingCommunication

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Crossroads Rehabilitation Center

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Monday-Friday schedule