Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$70-$75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full Time
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: End of School Year
- Position Type: Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our school community in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will provide therapy services to support students’ academic success, independence, and overall well-being throughout the school year.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct therapy services to students based on IEP goals
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Develop strategies to improve fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills
- Document progress and maintain compliance with state and district requirements
- Support inclusive practices within the classroom environment
Qualifications
- Valid California Occupational Therapy License (required)
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience working in school-based settings preferred
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certification.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (678 salary observations; 2,101 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,026 salary observations; 27,299 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $146k–$156k | Occupational Therapy median $120k (middle half $108k–$130k)74 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $96k nationally (+21%)678 state / 5,026 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 877 active | 8,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 28% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment931 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,162 in the last 30 days | 1,579 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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