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Charlotte, Michigan

Occupational Therapist- School Based

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist- School Based

Pay Range

50-60

Job Description

$50-60/Hour | Full -Time | Charlotte, MI | School-Based | 2026-2027 school year | MI OT License Required

About the Role: Provide Occupational Therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.

Why Join Us

  • CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
  • Full benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
  • Dedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapist

What You'll Do

  • Conduct formalized and dynamic assessments to determine eligibility and level of functioning
  • Develop and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members
  • Provide direct Occupational Therapy services aligned with IEP goals
  • Complete and maintain compliant IEPs; participate in annual and triennial reviews
  • Consult with teachers and families to support generalization of communication skills
  • Maintain accurate therapy notes, assessment data, and progress documentation
  • Supervise and support COTAs, including monitoring supervision hours (if applicable)

What We're Looking For

Must Have

  • Occupational Therapy License.
  • DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred

  • One year of experience in speech therapy
  • Department of Education certification
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs

Experience with School-based Caseload Management

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.

We are committed to delivering hands-on supervision and accessible support that helps our Therapist and assistants grow professionally. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

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 conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide direct therapy services to students in a K-12 school setting. They will also collaborate with teachers and families to support student outcomes and maintain compliant IEP documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Occupational Therapy license and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. A background check and TB clearance are required, with one year of experience preferred.

Key Skills

Treatment planningIEP developmentEvidence-based practice

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 47 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 18 employers

9
<$100k
6
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
52% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

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$96k-$141k
#3

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$96k-$141k
#4

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+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,448 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Median resident rent
$887/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

CEU/license reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) continuing through all 12 months
401(k) with company match
Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
Dedicated mentorship and training