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Lancaster, South Carolina

School Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

School Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

Depends on Experience

Job Description

Whether you're a seasoned Occupational Therapist ready for a fresh start, a new graduate OT eager to jumpstart your career with the right guidance, or an OT looking to transition from a different setting — this could be the right fit for you. At Nyman Associates, we provide the tools, guidance, and supportive environment you need to grow, feel connected, and make a lasting impact.

Nyman Associates is a local, trusted educational services provider for school-based and early intervention therapy services, proudly serving Southeastern PA, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Connecticut for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate OTs who are excited to support students in developing the skills for academic success and everyday independence.

Why Join Nyman?

  • As a well-established partner to many schools in the region, we offer:
  • A variety of placement opportunities based on your interest and availability
  • Support from dedicated OT mentors, experienced Clinical Leads, and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators.
  • Consistent support and professional development opportunities

Position Summary

As a school occupational therapist, you will play a critical role in promoting the development of fine motor skills, sensory processing abilities, and overall independence in school-aged children.

Responsibilities Include

  • Assessing children's functional abilities
  • Development of individualized intervention
  • Therapy implementation
  • Environmental modifications
  • Session documentation and progress monitoring
  • Collaboration with parents, teachers and other professionals

Qualifications

  • Valid state license to practice occupational therapy
  • Graduate degree or greater in Occupational Therapy
  • Access to personal transportation is a plus

Benefits

  • Employee (W2)
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k)
  • Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
  • Life insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Assessment and therapy materials provided
  • Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
  • Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
  • Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
  • Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
  • Mentorship for new school-based OTs

Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist will assess students' functional abilities and develop individualized intervention plans to promote fine motor and sensory processing skills. They are also responsible for implementing therapy, documenting progress, and collaborating with parents and educators.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Fine motor skills developmentStudent assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina 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, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 30 employers

17
<$115k
7
$115k-135k
5
$135k-155k
6
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$68-$75/hr
#4

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,467 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Lancaster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k
Median resident rent
$868/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sick Time
401(k)
Health Insurance
Vision
Dental
Life Insurance
Referral bonuses
Assessment and therapy materials provided