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TheraEd Staffing Group
Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Occupational Therapist Registered - OTR

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) to provide school-based occupational therapy services to students in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate student needs, provide individualized interventions, and collaborate with school teams to help students participate successfully in academic and daily school activities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on student needs.
  • Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services.
  • Support fine motor, sensory processing, visual-motor, self-care, and functional school skills.
  • Develop and monitor occupational therapy goals included in students' IEPs.
  • Track student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers.
  • Recommend adaptive equipment, accommodations, and strategies when appropriate.

Requirements

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current NBCOT certification/registration as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Active state Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
  • School-based or pediatric experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of IEP processes and special education services preferred.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay package
  • Continuing Education reimbursement
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent assessmentTreatment planningFine motor supportVisual-motor supportSelf-care skillsAdaptive equipment recommendation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 36% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Registered - OTR at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,448 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs

9
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

Living in Dearborn Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,458/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay package
Continuing Education reimbursement
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact