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Ascend Rehab Services
San Jose, California

Occupational Therapist - School Based

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$120k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

  • Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
  • Job Location: Santa Clara County
  • School-Based Occupational Therapist or COTA | Multiple Bay Area Locations

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 Santa Clara County, 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
  • If this sounds like a great fit, please contact Scarlett at (510) 362-0834 or talent@ascendrehabinc.com

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Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct pediatric assessments and provide individual or group therapy to support student development in K-12 settings. They will also collaborate with school staff to develop IEP goals and implement necessary accommodations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess an active California OT License. Experience or a strong interest in working with pediatric or school-based populations is required.

Key Skills

Pediatric assessmentIEP developmentClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (229 salary observations; 515 listings), vs ~$95k nationally (1,704 salary observations; 6,570 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,300k
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ascend Rehab Services

Medical Practices
Union City, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Generous PTO