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Phenix City, Alabama

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42-$47/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

$42-47/hour

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Up to $47/hour | Phenix City, AL | Full-Time Hours | 2026-2027 School Year | Join our team as an OT and make a meaningful difference in students' every day lives!

Position Details

  • Caseload within Russell County Schools District
  • Full Time Position
  • 1.0 FTE, M-F

About the Role

Hello, Occupational Therapists! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Full Time Occupational Therapist for a school setting in Phenix City, AL. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in student success by planning, organizing, and delivering occupational therapy services to support student development, rehabilitation, and progress toward IEP goals.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay (Up to $47/hour) + steady school-year schedule
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses

What You’ll Do

Demonstrate Prompt and Regular Attendance

Evaluate student abilities across functional areas including oral motor, sensory motor, activities of daily living, fine motor, and postural skills

Select and administer appropriate assessments and provide direct, consultative, and collaborative therapy services

  • Participate in IEP meetings and support development of student goals and services
  • Obtain, modify, and document adaptive equipment and supplies as needed
  • Instruct and support staff, parents, and students in therapeutic and follow-up activities at school and home
  • Train staff on proper handling, positioning, and use of adaptive/assistive devices
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records and perform other duties as assigned
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active (or eligible) Alabama Occupational Therapist license
  • Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • School-based or pediatric experience preferred, not required

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate student abilities and deliver therapy services to support development and progress toward IEP goals. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and training staff and parents on the use of adaptive and assistive devices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Alabama Occupational Therapist license and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Previous school-based or pediatric experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Student evaluationIEP developmentOral motor skillsSensory motor skillsFine motor skillsPediatric therapySchool-based therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 49% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Eleutheria 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 9,334 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

11
<$110k
2
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Phenix City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,356/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Columbus, GA-AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eleutheria

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

W-2 employment with liability insurance included
Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses