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Advance Therapy
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pediatric Occupational Therapist-School Based

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36-$53/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development

About the Role

Advance Therapy is looking for a passionate and dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our school-based team in Minneapolis, MN! This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives by helping them thrive in their educational environment. If you love working with kids and are committed to empowering young learners, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Provide school-based occupational therapy services to pediatric students in accordance with individualized education programs (IEPs)

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments to identify students' functional needs and developmental challenges

Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans targeting fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities

  • Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and parents to support student success in the classroom
  • Document progress, maintain accurate therapy records, and complete required school district reporting
  • Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team discussions, and parent conferences
  • Provide consultation and training to school staff on adaptive strategies and assistive technology

Requirements

  • Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current Minnesota state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • NBCOT certification (OTR) required or eligible
  • Experience in pediatric or school-based occupational therapy preferred
  • Strong knowledge of sensory integration, fine motor development, and IEP processes
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and school teams
  • Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload in a school setting

About Us

Advance Therapy is a trusted provider of pediatric therapy services dedicated to helping children reach their full potential in school and beyond. Our team of skilled clinicians is known for delivering high-quality, compassionate care that families and school districts rely on. We foster a supportive work environment where therapists are valued, empowered, and given the resources they need to do their best work every day.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric occupational therapySchool-based therapyIEP developmentAssessment and evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationMultidisciplinary team participation

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 44 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$110kPediatrics median $92k (middle half $79k–$104k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Minnesota34 active700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 57% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 21% offer loan repayment206 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,210 in the last 30 days738 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+2.0% 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

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 19 employers
5
<$90k
9
$90k-105k
9
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Mesquite, Texas

up to $150,000
#3

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

$89k-$130k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$81k-$121k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 700 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Advance Therapy

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Training & development

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$362k
Typical market rent
$1,747/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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