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Us Medical Staffing
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Aliquippa, PA 15001AOT, Inc., the leading provider of pediatric, school-based services in southwestern Pennsylvania, seeks a pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR) to work full-time (M-F, 8-4 pm) with students in grades PK-12 (primarily elementary grades) in and near Aliquippa, PA, starting mid-March.

We provide a structured onboarding roadmap to support your transition and long-term professional growth! Who We Are: AOT, Inc. has been providing school-based therapy services for over 40 years! We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our students through high-quality educational therapy services.

We prioritize our therapists' work-life balance, helping them create caseloads and schedules that fit their needs. Our experienced Educational Therapy Managers and Peer Mentor Program offer guidance and clinical support, making AOT, Inc. a great partner for your professional growth!

We stay updated with new educational practices, embracing innovation and research to empower therapists to work effectively with students, their teachers, and their families.

Through our Clinical Fieldwork Program and various service projects, we maintain strong relationships with regional universities and community groups.

Benefits of Working with Us

Your dedicated Educational Therapy Manager is an experienced school-based clinician who understands your role Peer support and collaboration abound within AOT's team Competitive rates & benefit package Continuing education opportunities Our newly updated Orientation Program is designed to support both seasoned clinicians and new school-based therapists, offering a comprehensive and customizable learning experience Clinical Resource Library is available for your standardized assessment needs Efficient and user-friendly billing and documentation systems Flexible scheduling—Treat during school hours Monday-Friday Leadership opportunities as a Peer Mentor, Clinical Fieldwork Supervisor, and more!

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant Direct therapy with students in preschool to grade 12 Consultation with teachers, other therapists, support staff, and families to facilitate classroom mobility and participation.

Documentation requirements include data collection, marking period progress updates, yearly IEP revisions; including updated goals and treatment strategies. Attendance at IEP meetings is recommended. Some travel may be required throughout the school day Qualifications

Requirements: Graduate of an accredited OT/OTA educational program.

Valid Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant License Passion for working with children and a clear dedication to helping them maximize their potential Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills Exceptional desire to be a collaborative team member, learn and grow Employees who meet benefit eligibility may receive: Competitive pay commensurate with experience Comprehensive healthcare insurance plans, including medical, dental and vision Company-paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance Voluntary short-term disability, additional life insurance, critical illness insurance and accident insurance are all available Generous Paid Time Off plan and paid holidays 401k retirement savings plan with discretionary company contribution AOT, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individuals race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. IND44734

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct therapy services to students ranging from preschool through grade 12, focusing primarily on elementary grades. Responsibilities also include consulting with educators and families, collecting data, updating progress reports, and attending Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant educational program and hold a valid Pennsylvania state license. A strong passion for working with children, excellent communication skills, and a desire to be a collaborative team member are essential qualifications.

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyStudent TherapyCaseload ManagementEducational Therapy ManagementPeer MentoringTeam Collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Us Medical Staffing holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 26 active listings.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at US MEDICAL STAFFING 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 9,356 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 29 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Aliquippa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Additional Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance