Occupational Therapist

Department of Defense

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PennsylvaniaFull TimePhysical Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join The Hope Learning Center as a Occupational Therapist – School-Based, 40 Days PTO in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct screenings and standardized evaluations to determine therapy needs

Provide individualized occupational therapy services targeting fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self

care, and related areas

Develop and implement treatment plans, IEPs, and 504 goals in collaboration with educators and service providers

Requirements

Education: Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Licensure: Current State Board of Occupational Therapy License

Experience: Prior work with developmental delays, autism, or in a school/clinic setting preferred

Skills: Strong communication, organization, and collaboration abilities REQUIRED CLEARANCES & TRAINING:

Benefits & Compensation

40 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with The Hope Learning Center in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyScreeningStandardized evaluationsTreatment planningIEP development504 goalsFine motor skillsVisual motor skillsSensory processingSelf-careDocumentationComplianceCaseload managementCollaborationCommunicationOrganization

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Department of Defense a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Department of Defense is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Screening, Standardized evaluations, Treatment planning, IEP development, 504 goals, Fine motor skills, Visual motor skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will conduct screenings and evaluations to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, IEPs, and 504 goals. They will also monitor student progress, maintain documentation, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic support.

Benefits package: School-Based Schedule, 40 Days PTO, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Continuing Education Funding, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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