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Independence, Missouri

Occupational Therapist- School Based

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$104K - $114K

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist- School Based

Pay Range

50-55

Job Description

$50-55/Hour | Full -Time | Independence, MO | School-Based | 2026-2027 school year | MO OT License Required

About the Role: Provide Occupational Therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.

Why Join Us

  • CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
  • Full benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
  • Dedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapist

What You'll Do

  • Conduct formalized and dynamic assessments to determine eligibility and level of functioning
  • Develop and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members
  • Provide direct Occupational Therapy services aligned with IEP goals
  • Complete and maintain compliant IEPs; participate in annual and triennial reviews
  • Consult with teachers and families to support generalization of communication skills
  • Maintain accurate therapy notes, assessment data, and progress documentation
  • Supervise and support COTAs, including monitoring supervision hours (if applicable)

What We're Looking For

  • Must Have:
  • Occupational Therapy License.
  • DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred

  • One year of experience in speech therapy
  • Department of Education certification
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
  • Experience with school-based caseload management

About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. We are committed to delivering hands-on supervision and accessible support that helps our Therapist and assistants grow professionally. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide direct therapy services to students in a K-12 school setting. They will also collaborate with teachers and families while maintaining compliant IEP documentation and supervising COTAs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Occupational Therapy license and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. A background check, TB clearance, and experience in school-based caseload management are highly preferred.

Key Skills

Treatment planningIEP developmentEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary teamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist- School Based at Eleutheria a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,907 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Occupational Therapy

Living in Independence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,385/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

CEU/license reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
Mentorship and training