Occupational Therapist - School
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Job Title
Occupational Therapist - School
Pay Range
based on experience/education
Job Description
- 2026–2027 School Year | Part-Time | Leander, TX| TX Occupational Therapist
- License Required
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist with Point Quest Group, you'll deliver meaningful, individualized therapy to students K-12 grades, helping them build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.
You'll develop treatment programs aligned to each student's IEP or medical plan, collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, and maintain the documentation that ensures every student's progress is tracked and celebrated. This role is equal parts clinical expertise and compassionate connection.
Why Join Us
- Founded and operated by practitioners and therapists who understand the work and prioritize meaningful support
- Comprehensive Benefits for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, & more (if applicable)
- CEU reimbursement, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development opportunities(if applicable)
What You'll Do
- Create and deliver individualized treatment programs for students based on their IEPs or medical plans
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish meaningful goals and accommodations
- Oversee and support Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as needed
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of student needs, including initial and ongoing assessments
- Complete annual and triennial reviews in a timely, compliant manner
- Maintain thorough documentation and provide detailed reports on student progress
What We're Looking For
Required
- Current Certified Occupational Therapist license in Texas (or eligibility to obtain)
- Ability to pass background and fingerprint clearance
Preferred
Experience in school or pediatric clinical settings with children facing learning or social-emotional challenges
- Familiarity with IEPs, treatment planning, and behavior interventions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and data documentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-based, mission-driven environment
About Point Quest Group
Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will create and deliver individualized treatment programs for K-12 students based on their IEPs or medical plans. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to establish goals and maintain thorough documentation of student progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Certified Occupational Therapist license in Texas or be eligible to obtain one. Experience in school or pediatric clinical settings and familiarity with IEPs and behavior interventions are preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (283 salary observations; 2,571 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,812 salary observations; 26,149 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $86k–$108k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $94k median in Texas | $97k nationally (−3%)283 state / 6,812 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Texas | 928 active | 9,236 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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