Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$70-$80/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based | $70–$80/Hour | Washington, DC
Looking for a high-paying OT opportunity with flexibility? Earn $70–$80/hour providing school-based therapy to pediatric students in Washington, DC.
Current Opportunity
20019
- 28 hrs/wk - 1 school covering a caseload from January 4 to the end of the school year
- Also, coverage needed just for the month of November at same school if interested and looking for extra opportunity
Why Join Us?
- Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
- Stable school-based caseload opportunities
- Career growth through our clinical ladder
- Supportive leadership and ongoing clinical training
- Professional liability insurance provided
- Opportunity to participate in international mission trips
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children
What We're Looking For
- Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license
- 1+ year of pediatric therapy experience
- Someone who enjoys working with children
- A collaborative therapist who enjoys partnering with families and school teams
Make a Difference Where It Matters MOST
If you’re looking for a high-paying, flexible school-based OT opportunity where you can make a real difference in the lives of children, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Provide school-based occupational therapy services to pediatric students. Collaborate effectively with families and school teams to support student development.
Requirements
Requires a current Occupational Therapist (OT) license and at least one year of pediatric therapy experience. Candidates should enjoy working with children and possess strong collaborative skills.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $146k–$166k | Occupational Therapy median $102k (middle half $92k–$119k)372 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$142k in purchasing power | District of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in District of Columbia | 9 active | 9,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 50% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,032 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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