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Surry, Virginia

Occupational Therapist - OT - School Setting

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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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

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Virginia, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (126 salary observations; 641 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,387 salary observations; 28,936 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,905 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $105k (middle half $91k–$105k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$98k median in Virginia$97k nationally (+2%)126 state / 5,387 national salary observations
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Virginia232 active8,915 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 52% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia Occupational Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 14% offer loan repayment268 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,714 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index113 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,905 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 8,905 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs
13
<$105k
8
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
47% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Surry

Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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