Occupational Therapist - OT - School Setting
Compensation
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with pediatric experience to join a reputable school district in Aberdeen, Washington. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your occupational therapy expertise while supporting students with diverse physical and developmental needs.
In this role, you will provide therapy and rehabilitation services that empower students to participate more fully in school-based tasks when their abilities are impacted by health conditions.
You’ll work closely with the IEP team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans using therapeutic interventions that promote functional independence in the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to determine student functional needs and set developmentally appropriate goals
- Reassess progress regularly and adjust therapy plans to optimize outcomes
- Document evaluations, goals, and treatment plans in accordance with school standards
- Select and utilize materials and equipment safely and efficiently to support therapy goals
- Perform all responsibilities with professionalism, care, and a student-centered mindset
Requirements
- Active state license as an Occupational Therapist
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- At least 6 months of relevant OT experience within the past 5 years
Benefits
- Competitive pay package
- Continuing Education reimbursement
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 139 active listings.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $94k (middle half $90k–$98k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Washington | 19 active | 679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 32% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 11% offer loan repayment266 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| TheraEd Staffing Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index139 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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