Occupational Therapist- School Based
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Occupational Therapist- School Based
Pay Range
$50-$60/hourly
Job Description
$50-60/Hour | Full -Time | Detroit, MI | School-Based | 2026-2027 school year | MI OT License Required
About the Role: Provide Occupational Therapy services to students in K-12 school settings. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy to help students improve communication skills and access their education. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Dedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapist
What You'll Do
- Conduct formalized and dynamic assessments to determine eligibility and level of functioning
- Develop and coordinate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team members
- Provide direct Occupational Therapy services aligned with IEP goals
- Complete and maintain compliant IEPs; participate in annual and triennial reviews
- Consult with teachers and families to support generalization of communication skills
- Maintain accurate therapy notes, assessment data, and progress documentation
- Supervise and support COTAs, including monitoring supervision hours (if applicable)
What We're Looking For
Must Have
- Occupational Therapy License.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred
- One year of experience in speech therapy
- Department of Education certification
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
Experience with School-based Caseload Management
About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve.
We are committed to delivering hands-on supervision and accessible support that helps our Therapist and assistants grow professionally. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct occupational therapy services to K-12 students, including conducting assessments and developing treatment plans aligned with IEP goals. Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student outcomes and maintain accurate therapy documentation.
Requirements
Requires an Occupational Therapy license, TB clearance, and a DOJ/FBI background check. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential, with school-based experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (67 salary observations; 758 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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