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Thera Peds
Moore, Oklahoma

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$51.5-$61.75/hr

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Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.

As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy (OT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a part-time, on-site role as an Occupational Therapist (OT) serving a school located in Moore, Oklahoma.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

  • Full time or Part-time school schedule
  • Part time hours 8-22 /week
  • 2026-2027 school year, (October - May/June)
  • Elementary through High School population
  • Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management
  • Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
  • In-person, on campus
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads
  • $51.50 – $61.75+/hour

Qualifications

  • BS, Master's, OTD, or PhD in Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited university
  • State License as Occupational Therapist
  • NBCOT License
  • Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required

Experience Working with Children

  • Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in use of technology

Fingerprint Background Clearance

Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

  • Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
  • Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
  • Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Bi-monthly salary deposits
  • This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in Moore, OK. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school occupational therapist jobs near me, Oklahoma school OT positions, or part-time pediatric OT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for students. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to evaluate student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentAssessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationTechnology proficiency

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$107k–$128kOccupational Therapy median $134k (middle half $104k–$162k)225 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerOklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Oklahoma107 active9,441 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOklahoma Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 14% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 12 employers
9
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

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$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Thera Peds

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision (W2)
401K (W2)
Professional development and continuing education
Guaranteed hours
Bi-monthly salary deposits

Living in Moore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$1,481/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Oklahoma City, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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