Occupational Therapist

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Wayside Schools a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Occupational Therapy position at Wayside Schools is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Fine motor skills, Sensory processing, Self-regulation, IEP development, Data-driven recommendations, Student evaluation, Therapeutic interventions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist performs evaluations and therapeutic interventions to support students' functional independence and access to learning. They collaborate with teachers and families to develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.

Benefits package: Free Health Insurance (Employee Only), Sustainability Fridays, Free Pre-K for Staff Children, Professional Development and Coaching, 403(b) plan, Texas Retirement System Plan, Stipends for special program qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.