Occupational Therapist - Valley Center, CA
Listed compensation
$65-$73/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Occupational Therapist - Valley Center, CA
Pay Range
65 - 73/hr
Job Description
65 - 73/hr | Full -Time | Valley Center, CA | School-Based | 2026-2027 school year| Retirees encouraged to apply|
About the Role: Provide Occupational Therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Dedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapist
- Company provided live CEU’s that you can attend virtually.
What You'll Do
- Conduct formalized and dynamic assessments to determine eligibility and level of functioning
- Develop and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members
- Provide direct Occupational Therapy services aligned with IEP goals
- Complete and maintain compliant IEPs; participate in annual and triennial reviews
- Consult with teachers and families to support generalization of communication skills
- Maintain accurate therapy notes, assessment data, and progress documentation
- Supervise and support COTAs, including monitoring supervision hours (if applicable)
What We're Looking For
Must Have
- Occupational Therapy License.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred
- One year of experience in speech therapy
- Department of Education certification
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
- Experience with school-based caseload managementrecruiter to provide.
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to K-12 students by conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering direct therapy. Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maintain compliant IEPs and support student outcomes.
Requirements
Requires an Occupational Therapy license, DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check, and TB clearance. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential for this role.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (616 salary observations; 1,892 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,477 salary observations; 24,604 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 ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 47 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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