School Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40–$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Make an Impact as a School-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapist — $40–$50/hr | Full-Time, School-Year Schedule

At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, physical therapists practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways.

Alabama school systems offer the opportunity to serve local communities while working a predictable, school-year schedule across multiple schools within one district.

In this school-based role, you’ll support students across multiple schools within one district in the Alabama school system, collaborating with educators and staff to promote student mobility and success. This full-time position offers 30–40 hours per week and follows the school-year calendar (10-month schedule), providing built-in breaks and work-life balance.

  • How HPRC, a member of the Confluent Health Family Supports You:
  • Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.
  • AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after hours charting so work stays at work.
  • Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM) including residency, fellowship, and board certification support.
  • Structured mentorship and career development.
  • A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency.

Responsibilities

You’ll Achieve Success By

Conduct evaluations, identify areas of concern, and collaborate with IEP teams to support student academic success.

Plan and implement effective treatment programs focused on sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities.

Provide consultation and education for teachers and staff to enhance fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, attention, and executive functioning skills in students.

Ensure all documentation complies with state regulations and district standards for accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Occupational Therapist Licensure in good standing
  • CPR and first aid certification required

Who We Are

HPRC is a member of the Confluent Health family of companies, we’re more than just physical and occupational therapists – we're movement makers. Experience what it takes to empower patients to get back to what moves them.

HPRC has been providing compassionate care since 1955. From the beginning, our team has provided care with a patient-centric approach. Our founder, George M. McCluskey, created HPRC to improve quality of life one patient at a time and we’re committed to carrying on this legacy in everything we do. From your very first appointment, we will be by your side to develop a custom treatment plan that provides relief and hope.

About

Compensation: $40-$50/hour inclusive of productivity incentives, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications and location differentials. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric therapyIEP collaborationSensorimotor treatmentFine motor skills developmentVisual motor skillsExecutive functioning supportStudent evaluationTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 642 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 14 employers

7
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
31%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Guerneville, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, GA-AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Columbus, Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision
Disability Insurance
401(K) with 4% match
AI Clinical Documentation Support
Continuing Education (EIM)
Mentorship