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TheraEd Staffing Group
Surry, Virginia

Occupational Therapist - OT - School Setting

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 18m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) with pediatric experience to join a reputable school district in Surry, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your occupational therapy expertise while supporting students with diverse physical and developmental needs. In this role, you will provide therapy and rehabilitation services that empower students to participate more fully in school-based tasks when their abilities are impacted by health conditions. You’ll work closely with the IEP team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans using therapeutic interventions that promote functional independence in the classroom.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments to determine student functional needs and set developmentally appropriate goals
  • Reassess progress regularly and adjust therapy plans to optimize outcomes
  • Document evaluations, goals, and treatment plans in accordance with school standards
  • Select and utilize materials and equipment safely and efficiently to support therapy goals
  • Perform all responsibilities with professionalism, care, and a student-centered mindset
  • Provide virtual services for approximately 5 hours per month and complete compensatory hours as required.

Requirements

  • Active state license as an Occupational Therapist
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • At least 6 months of relevant OT experience within the past 5 years

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyStudent AssessmentGoal SettingProgress ReassessmentTreatment PlanningIndividualized Education Program (IEP) CollaborationClinical DocumentationClassroom Functional IndependenceSafe Equipment UseVirtual Therapy ServicesStudent-Centered Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - OT - School Setting at TheraEd Staffing Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,743 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 131 active listings.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Occupational Therapy

  • No weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay Package
Continuing Education Reimbursement