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Special Care
Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Contracted Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsContract

Compensation

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Special Care, Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Occupational Therapist (OT) provides specialized therapy services to children with physical, developmental, or cognitive challenges. Working in collaboration with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams, the OT designs and implements individualized treatment plans to help children achieve greater independence in daily living, work, and leisure activities. Key Responsibilities

  • Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical, cognitive, and communication abilities.
  • Treatment Planning: Develop individualized therapy plans tailored to patient goals and functional needs.
  • Therapeutic Interventions: Guide patients through exercises, adaptive techniques, and therapeutic activities to improve mobility, coordination, and self-care.
  • Adaptive Equipment: Recommend, install, and train patients in the use of assistive devices (e. g., wheelchairs, ergonomic tools, classroom supports).
  • Environment Modification: Assess home, school, or workplace settings and suggest modifications to promote accessibility and independence.
  • Family & Caregiver Support: Educate and coach family members or caregivers on strategies to assist patients.
  • Progress Monitoring: Review patient outcomes regularly and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records, write reports, and communicate updates to healthcare teams. Qualifications: Specifics for this contract position:
  • Contract caseload with 10+ children
  • Experience with pediatrics required
  • Flexible hours/days working between 7 am - 6 pm, M-F; you set your own schedule.
  • The therapy clinic is equipped with the materials needed for treatment and assessment

Key Responsibilities

Assess children’s physical, cognitive, and communication abilities, then develop and deliver individualized therapy plans to improve independence and daily functioning. Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental changes, support families and caregivers, monitor progress, and document outcomes for healthcare teams.

Requirements

Pediatric occupational therapy experience is required, and the contract caseload includes 10 or more children. The role offers flexible scheduling between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with treatment and assessment materials provided at the clinic.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMobility ImprovementCoordination ImprovementSelf-Care TrainingAssistive Device TrainingEnvironmental ModificationFamily and Caregiver EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,068 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $109k (middle half $101k–$115k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Oklahoma106 active8,925 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 40% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOklahoma occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 14% offer loan repayment116 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,211 in the last 30 days1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)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 (9,068 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Contracted Occupational Therapist at Special Care a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,068 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 26 employers
4
<$95k
12
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
#2

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Concierge Home Care · Brandon, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,068 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Special Care

Education Management
Oklahoma City, OK
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible hours (7am-6pm, M-F)
You set your own schedule
Equipped therapy clinic with materials provided

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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