Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$50-$70/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Pay Range
$50-$70 / Hourly
Job Description
Occupational Therapist | Full-Time | San Miguel, CA | $50-$70/ Hourly | School-Based | 2026–2027 School Year | Potential Placement Bonus!
About the Role
Provide Occupational Therapy services to PreK–8th grade students in a school-based setting in San Miguel, CA. This hybrid role combines in-person services across 2–3 school sites with virtual sessions. You’ll conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct and consultative OT services to help students build functional skills and successfully access their education.
Why Join Us
- CEU and license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid sick leave, holidays and vacation
- Dedicated mentorship and training from experienced therapists
- Company-provided live CEUs, available virtually
- A supportive, collaborative school-based environment
- What You’ll Do
- Conduct formal and dynamic occupational therapy assessments to determine students’ functional needs
- Develop and coordinate treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team
- Provide direct OT services, both in person and virtually, aligned with students’ IEP goals
- Deliver collaborative push-in services in ACL/ICL classrooms alongside the BCBA and SLP
- Coach and guide 1:1 aides to support students during virtual sessions
- Participate in IEP meetings, annual reviews and triennial evaluations as appropriate
- Collaborate with teachers, families and other providers to support students’ participation and progress
- Recommend accommodations, adaptive equipment and strategies to support student access
- Maintain accurate therapy notes, assessment data, progress reports and other required documentation
- What We’re Looking For
Must Have
- Active Occupational Therapist license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy
- School-based Occupational Therapy experience (the district’s top priority)
- Ability to meet California school district requirements for working in a school-based setting
- Background and TB clearance, as required
- Reliable transportation to travel between 2–3 school sites
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, teachers and multidisciplinary teams
Preferred
- Experience working with PreK–8th grade students and students with moderate to significant support needs
- Experience in ACL/ICL or similar specialized classroom settings
- Experience delivering push-in and collaborative services with BCBAs and SLPs
- Experience providing teletherapy or virtual OT services
- Familiarity with IEPs and special education services
- Knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy practices
- Experience with school-based caseload management
About Point Quest Group
Point Quest Group is a leading provider of special education services, partnering with school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to PreK–8th grade students in both in-person and virtual settings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers and BCBAs, to develop treatment plans and support student participation in the classroom.
Requirements
Must hold an active Occupational Therapist license from the California Board of Occupational Therapy and have experience in school-based settings. Candidates must be able to travel between school sites and meet all California school district clearance requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (783 salary observations; 2,246 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,566 salary observations; 28,298 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,973 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$146k | Occupational Therapy median $120k (middle half $108k–$130k)76 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $118k median in California | $97k nationally (+22%)783 state / 5,566 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$113k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in California | 898 active | 9,041 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 10% remote · 32% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment950 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,122 in the last 30 days | 1,571 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Eleutheria a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,973 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.
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