Occupational Therapist Coach
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Job Description
Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure.
Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.
We're seeking an experienced occupational therapist coach to work with aspiring OTs looking to break into the field.
This role includes teaching core clinical skills in patient care, treatment planning, rehabilitation techniques, and adaptive equipment training, as well as guiding students through certification requirements needed to practice.
Coaches also support the job search side of breaking into the career, including resume review, interview prep, salary negotiation, and networking strategy to help candidates land their first role and build connections in the field.
Ideal candidates have professional experience as an occupational therapist, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to helping newcomers navigate both the clinical and career sides of the profession.
Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.
Why Leland?
- The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
- Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
- Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company
Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Teach core clinical skills and guide students through certification requirements for occupational therapy. Provide career coaching including resume review, interview prep, and networking strategies to help candidates land their first role.
Requirements
Candidates must have professional experience as an occupational therapist and prior coaching or mentoring experience. A structured approach to navigating both clinical and career aspects of the profession is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Leland holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 8 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 Coach at Leland a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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