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Salem, Oregon

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$65/hr

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Job Description

Position Overview

A nationwide provider of comprehensive school-based therapy services is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in Salem, Oregon. This is a 0.8 FTE position, approximately 30–32 hours per week, providing evaluations and IEP-directed therapy services to help students develop functional, academic, and independent living skills.

  • Location: Salem, OR
  • Job Type: Part-Time (0.8 FTE)
  • Work Setting: School-based
  • Schedule: Approximately 30–32 hours per week
  • Compensation: $45–$65 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Sign-On Bonus: Available

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy evaluations and IEP-directed services in a school setting
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations for initial eligibility and re-evaluations
  • Develop and implement occupational therapy goals and services aligned with student needs and IEPs
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of therapy sessions and evaluations
  • Participate as a direct member of IEP teams and attend IEP meetings
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and educational team members
  • Help students develop functional, academic, and school-related skills

Qualifications

  • Current Oregon Occupational Therapist (OT) license
  • Experience working as an OT in a school-based setting
  • Experience serving as a direct member of IEP teams
  • Experience conducting occupational therapy assessments and evaluations
  • Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Commitment to supporting students and collaborating with school teams

Compensation & Benefits

  • $45–$65 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Strong clinical support and collaboration
  • Opportunity to work as an integral member of school-based teams
  • Meaningful work supporting students' academic, functional, and developmental progress

About the Employer

A nationwide provider of comprehensive school-based therapy and educational services offers Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Special Education, and mental health and behavioral services. The organization is committed to providing individualized support that helps students reach their full potential while fostering collaboration, professional growth, and clinician success.

EEO Statement

Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please Note

Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. Additional details regarding the company, leadership team, and operational structure will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. All hiring decisions will be made directly by the employer.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent evaluationsOrganizational skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon 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, 41% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$135kOccupational Therapy median $118k (middle half $114k–$123k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Oregon139 active9,321 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 41% no call · 54% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 14 employers

2
<$95k
7
$95k-105k
7
$105k-110k
3
$110k-130k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Sentara Health · Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 21 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 9,348 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Strong clinical support and collaboration

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Salem, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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