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Yreka, California

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$81/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position Overview

A nationwide provider of comprehensive school-based therapy services is seeking multiple Full-Time Occupational Therapists for in-person school-based positions in Yreka, California. In this role, you will provide occupational therapy evaluations and IEP-directed therapy services to support students' educational and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide school-based evaluations and IEP-directed therapy services
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations for initial eligibility or re-evaluations
  • Provide timely documentation of therapy sessions
  • Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Attend IEP meetings
  • Participate as a direct member of IEP teams as an Occupational Therapist
  • Support students through individualized occupational therapy services in a school-based setting

Qualifications

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) License
  • Experience as a direct member of IEP teams as an OT
  • Experience conducting assessments as an OT
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a school-based environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • $50–$81/hour, commensurate with experience
  • Full-Time
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Excellent clinical support

About the Employer

A nationwide provider of comprehensive school-based therapy services is seeking dedicated clinicians to support students through high-quality in-person and hybrid therapy programs. The organization is committed to helping children develop essential communication and developmental skills while partnering with families and educators to promote student success.

EEO Statement

Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please Note

Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. Additional details regarding the company, leadership team, and operational structure will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. All hiring decisions will be made directly by the employer.

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent evaluationsEligibility assessments

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (932 salary observations; 2,030 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$136k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Topaz HR holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 9 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 15 employers

1
$90k
7
$95k-105k
7
$105k-110k
4
$110k-140k
5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Hand Therapist II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health · Yuba City, California

$122k-$171k
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 22 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 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Yreka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Median resident rent
$987/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Topaz HR

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Excellent clinical support