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Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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$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

Pediatric occupational therapyIEP collaborationSpecial education supportTherapy service deliveryEvaluation

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$114kOccupational 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 powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan314 active8,966 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 34% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment334 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,210 in the last 30 days1,611 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
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

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$85k
4
$85k-95k
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$95k-105k
8
$105k-115k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
5%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,068 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

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Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

W-2 employment
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with employer matching
Paid sick leave
Reimbursements for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
Professional liability insurance coverage
Referral bonuses

Living in Muskegon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Typical market rent
$1,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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