Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$57-$63/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- License reimbursement
- Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be meeting with several patients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them.
You will also work closely with other school members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives.
The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.
Responsibilities
Screenings and Evaluations: Assess students referred for challenges with fine motor control, handwriting, sensory processing, visual-motor skills, or self-regulation.
Direct and Indirect Interventions: Work directly with students or provide small-group sessions to build functional skills like pencil grasp, cutting, using classroom tools, and managing personal care.
IEP and Plan Development: Write and implement goals for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 plans, or early intervention programs.
Environmental and Workspace Modifications: Adapt classroom layouts, seating arrangements, lighting, or daily schedules to remove physical and sensory barriers.
Assistive Technology and Equipment: Recommend, fit, and train students and staff on specialized tools, alternative keyboards, pencil grips, or mobility aids.
Teacher and Staff Collaboration: Educate general and special education teachers, aides, and administrators on sensory diets, inclusion strategies, and behavioral regulation.
Transition Planning: Assist older students with life skills, vocational preparation, locker management, and shifting to post-school work or community settings.
Qualifications
- Must hold the required Ohio state license for occupational therapy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with students
Website
everyspecialchild.com
Direct Reach Out to the Hiring Team
- Sam Mahmood (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
- Cell Phone # +1 (323) 203-1494
- Email: S.mahmood@everyspecialchild.com
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $119k–$131k | Occupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $87k–$106k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$134k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Ohio | 402 active | 9,123 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment429 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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