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Ascend Rehab Services
Stockton, California

School Based Occupational Therapist or COTA

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$87k-$120k

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Job Description

Pay: $87,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Job Description

School-Based Occupational Therapist | Stockton Area

At Ascend Rehab Services, our mission is simple—grow, learn, and develop alongside the children and families we serve. We believe every day holds the possibility of a miracle, and our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact through collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence.

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our school-based team in the Stockton area, working with students across K–12 settings.

What You’ll Do

Conduct pediatric occupational therapy assessments to evaluate students’ functional abilities, including fine/gross motor skills, sensory integration, and daily living skills

  • Provide individual and group therapy to address sensory-motor needs and support student development
  • Develop and implement IEP goals focused on fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional independence
  • Collaborate with teachers, SLPs, psychologists, and other school staff to support student success
  • Recommend and implement assistive technology and accommodations
  • Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and compliance with school and state guidelines
  • Participate in IEP meetings and communicate effectively with families and staff members

Why Join Ascend

  • Competitive salary + sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Multi-tiered clinical support and mentorship
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave
  • CEU support (in-house + reimbursement)
  • Licensure and credential reimbursement
  • Wellness incentives and employee recognition programs
  • Career growth and leadership opportunities
  • Laptop or iPad provided, with full access to in-office laminators and therapy resources

What We’re Looking For

  • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Active California OT License (required)
  • Experience or interest in working with pediatric/school-based populations
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Passion for supporting students with diverse learning and developmental needs
  • Contact Neha at (408) 409 5697 or email at jobs@ascendrehabinc.com for more information.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct pediatric occupational therapy assessments and provide individual or group therapy to support student development. Collaborate with school staff to develop IEP goals and implement assistive technology while maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active California OT license. Candidates should have experience or interest in working with pediatric or school-based populations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyIEP development

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (932 salary observations; 2,030 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,625 salary observations; 25,396 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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4 matches · ranked by pay
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascend Rehab Services

Medical Practices
Union City, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary + sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
401(k) with company match
Multi-tiered clinical support and mentorship
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave
CEU support (in-house + reimbursement)
Licensure and credential reimbursement