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Nyman Associates
Berwick, Pennsylvania

School Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Title

School Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

Based upon Experience

Job Description

Whether you're a seasoned Occupational Therapist ready for a fresh start, a new graduate OT eager to jumpstart your career with the right guidance, or an OT looking to transition from a different setting — this could be the right fit for you. At Nyman Associates, we provide the tools, guidance, and supportive environment you need to grow, feel connected, and make a lasting impact.

Nyman Associates is a local, trusted educational services provider for school-based and early intervention therapy services, proudly serving Southeastern PA, New Jersey, and Delaware for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate OTs who are excited to support students in developing the skills for academic success and everyday independence.

Why Join Nyman?

  • As a well-established partner to many schools in the region, we offer:
  • A variety of placement opportunities based on your interest and availability
  • Support from dedicated OT mentors, experienced Clinical Leads, and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators.
  • Consistent support and professional development opportunities

Position Summary

As a school occupational therapist, you will play a critical role in promoting the development of fine motor skills, sensory processing abilities, and overall independence in school-aged children.

Responsibilities Include

  • Assessing children's functional abilities
  • Development of individualized intervention
  • Therapy implementation
  • Environmental modifications
  • Session documentation and progress monitoring
  • Collaboration with parents, teachers and other professionals

Qualifications

  • Valid state license to practice occupational therapy
  • Graduate degree or greater in Occupational Therapy
  • Access to personal transportation is a plus

Benefits

  • Employee (W2)
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k)
  • Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
  • Life insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Assessment and therapy materials provided
  • Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
  • Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
  • Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
  • Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
  • Mentorship for new school-based OTs

Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.

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Key Responsibilities

Assess students’ functional abilities and develop and implement individualized interventions to support fine motor skills, sensory processing, academic success, and independence. Make environmental modifications, document sessions, monitor progress, and collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Functional AssessmentIndividualized Intervention PlanningFine Motor Skills DevelopmentStudent IndependenceParent CollaborationTeacher CollaborationInterprofessional 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, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 34 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

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$75-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist II EX

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Berwick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Median resident rent
$797/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Nyman Associates

Education Administration Programs
Fort Washington, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employee (W2)
Sick time
401(k)
Health, vision, and dental insurance choices
Life insurance
Referral bonuses
Assessment and therapy materials provided
Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities