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Global Psychological
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$55/hr

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Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Reports To: Director of Special Education or Occupational Therapist Department Lead

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to support students with disabilities in the school setting. You’ll evaluate and provide evidence-based interventions to improve student participation and independence in daily and educational activities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help develop and implement IEPs that meet individual student needs.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct assessments to evaluate student occupational performance and create comprehensive reports
  • Provide targeted, evidence-based therapy to facilitate learning, independence, and participation
  • Adapt environments, use assistive technology, and train staff to support student needs
  • Educate students, families, and school staff on strategies to improve skills, safety, and daily functioning
  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to develop IEPs and intervention plans
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and coordinate services across the IEP team
  • Maintain accurate records and document therapy services for accountability and reimbursement purposes

Why Work with Global Psychological

At Global Psychological, we provide the support, resources, and benefits you need to do your best work in education. As a full-time W-2 employee, you’ll have access to:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA and PPO medical plan options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account options
  • Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible positions
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
  • Voluntary life insurance and short-term disability coverage
  • Professional development and certification support
  • Educational coaching, testing materials, technology, and other professional resources
  • A collaborative work environment focused on improving educational experiences for children
  • We also take an active interest in your professional growth, providing training, resources, and support to help you build and maintain your career in education.

What We’re Looking For

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
  • Current state Occupational Therapy license and completion of clinical internship
  • Experience with school-aged children preferred
  • Knowledge of K-12 special education requirements
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and independent work skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications

Physical Requirements

  • Stand, sit, and move around classrooms and school environments as needed
  • Lift or carry up to 50 pounds
  • Work in varied school settings, including outdoors

Our Core Values: Make a Positive Impact, Lead With Love, Seek Understanding, Learn & Grow, Dream Big

Global Psychological is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Apply today to help students thrive while growing your career!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate students with disabilities and provide evidence-based interventions to improve their participation and independence. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a current state license. Experience with school-aged children and knowledge of K-12 special education requirements are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent assessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationDocumentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

8
<$105k
4
$105k-125k
6
$125k-145k
2
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Hayward, California

$129k–$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Welbe Health · Elk Grove, California

$117k-$148k
#3

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 18 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 9,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ypsilanti

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$273k
Typical market rent
$1,293/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Ann Arbor, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Global Psychological

Education Administration Programs
Farmington Hills, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA and PPO Medical Plan Options
401(k) with Company Match
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account Options
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Support