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National Heritage Academies
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Regional Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$64,005

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

We are currently seeking dedicated Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our team in a local traveling role. This position offers a dynamic work environment and requires a flexible, adaptable approach to meet the evolving needs of students and schools. As a traveling OT, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping students reach their full potential.

You will provide services at the following school locations:

East Arbor Charter Academy – Ypsilanti Township, MI

Arbor Preparatory High School – Ypsilanti Township, MI

Achieve Charter Academy – Canton Township, MI

What We Offer

  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Competitive salary
  • Affordable, comprehensive benefits package 401(k) plan with employer match
  • A meaningful, mission-driven work environment

Part-Time: 34 hours/week. Starting salary of $ 64,005, commensurate with experience.

Company Information

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test.

According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators.

In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services as outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans.
  • Conduct assessments of motor, visual-motor, and sensory-motor skills for students referred for special education evaluation to help determine eligibility for services.
  • Participate in the IEP/Section 504 process, providing input on assessment measures, intervention strategies, and student progress.
  • Collaborate as a member of the special education team to deliver comprehensive services to students with disabilities.
  • Consult with teachers, school administrators, parents, and relevant stakeholders regarding students’ physical, motor, and sensory development.
  • Work closely with teachers to integrate occupational therapy goals into the classroom environment and support classroom objectives through therapy programs.
  • Provide training to relevant individuals on effective methods to assist students in mainstream settings.
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with school staff and parents.
  • Utilize treatment strategies involving physical, sensory, manual, creative, and recreational activities to support student development.
  • Design adaptive equipment and devices for individual students and classroom use.
  • Maintain an accurate record of student caseload requirements and update the Special Education Administrator on any changes.
  • Maintain a detailed schedule and service logs, and track student progress toward therapy goals.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in handling confidential matters and materials.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development to stay informed about current practices and research in occupational therapy.
  • Participate in school initiatives such as screening programs to support student development.
  • Attend parent-teacher meetings as needed to discuss student progress and therapy plans.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications

American Occupational Therapy License

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

NHA is only registered for state employment purposes in the following states:

Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.

We are open to considering qualified Occupational Therapists as either employees or independent contractors.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct and indirect therapy services as outlined in student IEPs and conduct assessments to determine eligibility for special education. They will also collaborate with teachers and parents to integrate therapy goals into the classroom and support student development.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentMotor skills assessmentStudent progress trackingAdaptive equipment designConsultationRecord keepingClassroom integration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (88 salary observations; 887 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,387 salary observations; 28,936 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$64kOccupational Therapy median $104k (middle half $88k–$120k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Michigan vs national$92k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−5%)88 state / 5,387 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$67k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan307 active8,949 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 32% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Occupational Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment331 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 12 employers
2
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
4
$95k-105k
6
$105k-115k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
CME allowance
19%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

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From $109,000
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Napa

From $109,000
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - San Ramon

From $109,000
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About National Heritage Academies

Education Administration Programs
Grand Rapids, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) plan with employer match

Living in Ypsilanti

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,296/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Ann Arbor, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.