Occupational Therapist
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$60/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Pay Range
$50-60/hour
Job Description
School-Based Occupational Therapist | Pay up to $60/hour | Dearborn, Michigan | 2026–2027 School Year | Charter School
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 Dearborn, Michigan.
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) at a Charter School K-8
- Pay: Competitive pay up to $60/hr
- Location: Dearborn, MI
- Type: In-person ONLY
- Part-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 $60/hour
- 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 (83 salary observations; 742 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 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 Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 35% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Eleutheria a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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