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Thera Peds
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.

As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy (OT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a part-time, on-site role as an Occupational Therapist (OT) serving a school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

  • Full time or Part-time
  • Part time, 18-22 hours/week
  • 2026-2027 school year, (October - May/June)
  • Grades K – 12
  • Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management
  • Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
  • On-site, in-person
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads
  • $50 – $60+/hour ($1800-$2250/week+)

Qualifications

  • BS, Master's, OTD, or PhD in Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited university
  • State License as Occupational Therapist
  • NBCOT License
  • Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required

Experience Working with Children

  • Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in use of technology

Fingerprint Background Clearance

Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

  • Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
  • Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
  • Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Bi-monthly salary deposits
  • This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in Oklahoma City, OK. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school occupational therapist jobs near me, Oklahoma school OT positions, or full-time pediatric OT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct therapy services, conduct student assessments, and develop IEP plans. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to evaluate student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentAssessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationTechnology proficiency

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 13 employers

7
<$105k
3
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
72%
CME allowance
44% this job
Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
#2

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$96k-$141k
#3

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$96k-$141k
#4

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+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,511 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,282/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oklahoma City, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Guaranteed Hours
Manageable Caseloads