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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based | New Hampshire | Full-Time | $40–$50/hr + SIGN ON BONUS
Boothby Therapy Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in Laconia, NH. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year supporting students in a public school / special education setting.
- Job Details – Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Location: Laconia, NH | Lakes Region
- Position Type: School Year
- Hours: Full-Time
- Pay: $40–$50 per hour (based on experience)
- Setting: School-based / Public school (K–12)
- Key Responsibilities – Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Provide school-based occupational therapy services to students
- Conduct OT evaluations and assessments
- Develop and implement IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals
- Deliver direct therapy (individual and small group sessions)
Support students with
- Fine motor skills and handwriting
- Sensory processing and sensory integration
- Executive functioning and organization
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, PTs, and SLPs
- Recommend accommodations, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology
- Participate in IEP meetings and team discussions
- Maintain documentation, progress notes, and compliance records
- Qualifications – Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Active New Hampshire Occupational Therapist license (required)
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or OTD)
- Experience or interest in pediatrics, school-based therapy, or special education
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Why Join Boothby Therapy Services?
- Competitive Occupational Therapist (OT) pay rates
- Supportive team with a dedicated Service Delivery Manager
- Opportunity for future school-year placements
- Apply Now – Occupational Therapist (OT) | Laconia, NH
- We are actively hiring for this School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) position in Laconia, NH.
Apply today to join Boothby Therapy Services and help students develop essential skills for success in school and daily life.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide school-based occupational therapy services including evaluations, assessments, and the implementation of IEP goals. Collaborate with educational staff to support student development in fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities.
Requirements
Requires an active New Hampshire Occupational Therapist license and a degree in Occupational Therapy. Candidates should have experience or interest in pediatrics, school-based therapy, or special education.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 45 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$94k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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