Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$55/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Pay Range
$45-55/hourly
Job Description
Job Description:
School-Based Occupational Therapist | Pay up to $55/hourly | Ludington, Michigan | 2026–2027 School Year
Hello OT's!
Looking for a meaningful Occupational Therapist role in the school setting? Ampersand Therapy, a teacher and therapist run company, is hiring a School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) for the 2026-2027 school year in the Ludington, Michigan area.
We’re a supportive, mission-driven company created by school-based professionals, and we’d love to welcome you to our growing team!
Apply today through Indeed or at: ampersandtherapy.com
Position Overview
- Role: School Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Pay: Competitive pay up to $55/hr
- Location: Ludington, Michigan area
- Type: In-person ONLY
- Full-time position
- Pay Structure: Equal pay for direct and indirect treatment time
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pediatric OT evaluations and deliver school-based therapy services
- Collaborate with IEP teams, teachers, and special education staff
- Complete documentation aligned with school timelines
- Help students access learning and succeed through functional skill development
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
- Michigan OT license (or eligible to apply)
- Passion for supporting diverse learners in inclusive environments
- New graduates encouraged to apply!
Benefits & Perks
- Rates: up to $55/hourly
- W-2 employment
- Healthcare benefits* (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid sick leave
- Reimbursements for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
- Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Referral bonuses
- No non-compete clauses
- Paid time off for volunteer hours and donation matching*
*Benefits for 0.8 FTE or higher. Waiting period applies.
Why Choose Ampersand Therapy?
We’re a small, teacher and therapist run company committed to empowering specialists like you. We've walked in your shoes, working in both district and contract roles, and built Ampersand to be the company we always wished existed.
Our mission is simple: Support our specialists, serve students, and strengthen communities.
Our Values
Equity: We're committed to creating a climate of equity and inclusion.
Community
We give back through volunteering, donations, and partnerships with causes like Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Conscious Kid.
Sustainability: From digital documentation to carbon-negative operations, we’re committed to earth-conscious practices.
Ready to work for a company that truly supports school-based professionals? Apply today and bring your passion for special education to a team that cares.
ampersandtherapy.com
Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (88 salary observations; 931 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 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 Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$114k | Occupational Therapy median $108k (middle half $94k–$114k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $90k median in Michigan | $97k nationally (−7%)88 state / 5,263 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan | 314 active | 8,966 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 34% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment334 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,210 in the last 30 days | 1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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