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Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$70-$80/hr

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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

Collaboration

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.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in District of Columbia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$146k–$166kOccupational Therapy median $102k (middle half $92k–$119k)372 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$142k in purchasing powerDistrict of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in District of Columbia9 active9,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 50% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,032 in the last 30 days1,687 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
8
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
7
$130k-145k
4
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
67%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County Float

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,999 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cole Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Professional liability insurance
Clinical ladder
Ongoing clinical training
International mission trips

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$638k
Typical market rent
$2,484/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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