Occupational Therapist Registered - OTR
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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
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.
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