Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$85k-$105k
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Job Description
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Pay Range
$85,000-$105,000
Job Description
$85,000 - $105,000/ Yr + Up to $10,000 Placement Bonus | 2 days per week| Part-Time | Modesto | School-Based | 2026-2027 school year| New Grads and Retirees encouraged to apply|
About the Role: Provide Occupational Therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Dedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapist
- Company provided live CEU’s that you can attend virtually.
What You'll Do
- Conduct formalized and dynamic assessments to determine eligibility and level of functioning
- Develop and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members
- Provide direct Occupational Therapy services aligned with IEP goals
- Complete and maintain compliant IEPs; participate in annual and triennial reviews
- Consult with teachers and families to support generalization of communication skills
- Maintain accurate therapy notes, assessment data, and progress documentation
- Supervise and support COTAs, including monitoring supervision hours (if applicable)
What We're Looking For
Must Have
- Occupational Therapy License.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred
- One year of experience in speech therapy
- Department of Education certification
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
Experience with School-based Caseload Management
About Jabbergym - Point Quest Group: At Jabbergym, we specialize in helping Occupational therapist thrive.
As a pediatric private practice, we have the tools, mentor team, resources, and passion to provide continuous mentorship, hands-on guidance, and a supportive team environment, from your first day and throughout your career.
We offer services across clinic, early intervention, and school-based settings, giving you the opportunity to broaden your skills and discover your passion!
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve.
We are committed to delivering hands-on supervision and accessible support that helps our Therapist and assistants grow professionally. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to K-12 students by conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering direct therapy. Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maintain compliant IEPs and support student educational outcomes.
Requirements
Must hold an Occupational Therapy license and possess a DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check and TB clearance. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required for this school-based role.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (606 salary observations; 1,842 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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