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Lorain, Ohio

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) | Part-Time

EDU-AIDS is hiring a Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a supportive school district in Lorain, OH. This is a great opportunity to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Position Details

  • Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Employment Type: Part-Time (12 hours a week)
  • School Year: 2026–2027

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide direct therapy services in accordance with students' IEPs
  • Support students' fine motor, sensory, self-care, and functional skills
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintain accurate documentation and participate in IEP meetings

Requirements

  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active Ohio Occupational Therapist License
  • School-based or pediatric experience preferred

Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills

If you're passionate about helping students build the skills they need to succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Join EDU-AIDS and make a meaningful impact in Lorain, OH.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individualized Treatment PlanningIEP DevelopmentFine Motor Skills DevelopmentSensory IntegrationFunctional Skills TrainingPediatric Therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 17% are remote, 32% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

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

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

5
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
1
$135k
3
$140k-155k
6
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 25 employers

CME allowance
88%
401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
15%
Visa sponsorship
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 38 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 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lorain

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$160k
Typical market rent
$1,133/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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