Occupational Therapist (K-8th Grade)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Location: Dearborn, MI
  • Start/End Date: ASAP - End of the School Year
  • Caseload: K-8th grade, see below for more information.
  • Hourly Range: $50-$65/hour, (W2, paid weekly) based on experience and qualifications.

About AnthroMed Education

AnthroMed Education is a leading provider of educational services dedicated to empowering students and educators alike. As an Occupational Therapist with AnthroMed, you’ll join a dynamic team of professionals working toward a shared goal of fostering student success and personal growth. We pride ourselves on providing unmatched clinical support, ongoing collaboration, and professional development throughout the school year.

AnthroMed Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide full-time, onsite therapy services in Dearborn, Michigan! You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support K-8th grade students across three buildings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide full-time occupational therapy services, Monday-Friday.
  • Conduct evaluations, help develop IEPs as appropriate, and implement evidence-based interventions to address fine motor and sensory regulation needs.
  • Collaborate with families, classroom teachers, and other related service providers to support students’ skills across both classroom and individual settings including in the home.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, progress reports, and communication with stakeholders.
  • Utilize IEP system for management and compliance.
  • Participate in team meetings, professional development, and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Enjoy a dedicated office space for therapy sessions and planning.

Qualifications

  • Certification as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Michigan.
  • Previous experience working with children or in a school-based setting is preferred.
  • Strong communication, collaboration skills, and a passion for working with diverse student populations.

Employee Benefits

AnthroMed Team Members who work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the full-time employee benefits offered by AnthroMed. Benefits start the first of the month following your start date and include:

  • 100% of the employee’s health insurance premium costs covered.
  • Dental Insurance (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and pre-tax parking/transit.
  • 100% Employer-sponsored Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
  • Optional supplemental coverage for Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection.
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match starting on day one.

Clinical Support and Professional Growth

At AnthroMed Education, we believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported. When you join our team, you’ll receive:

  • Dedicated Clinical Support: One-on-one mentorship and ongoing support from our experienced Clinical Support Team.
  • Access to Top-Tier Resources: Enjoy free access to live CEUs, a comprehensive therapy resource library, and an annual stipend to help cover educational and therapy materials.
  • Licensure Reimbursement: We cover the cost of your professional licensure dues.
  • A Collaborative Community: Connect with a team of school-based clinicians who understand your role and are here to support you throughout the school year.
  • Opportunities to Grow: Continue developing your clinical skills with ongoing guidance and professional development.

AnthroMed Education Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AnthroMed LLC will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapySchool-Based TherapyStudent EvaluationIEP DevelopmentFine Motor SkillsProgress DocumentationIEP System ManagementFamily CollaborationTeacher CollaborationMultidisciplinary TeamworkClinical Assessment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (82 salary observations; 854 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,405 salary observations; 28,087 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 Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,973 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$135kOccupational Therapy median $90k (middle half $75k–$104k)182 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Michigan vs national$92k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−5%)82 state / 5,405 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$124k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan305 active8,978 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Occupational Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,122 in the last 30 days1,573 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,973 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (K-8th Grade) at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,973 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 16 employers
11
<$95k
5
$95k-105k
7
$105k-115k
1
$121k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
CME allowance
28% this job
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Coulee Medical Center · Grand Coulee, Washington

$89k-$130k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$81k-$121k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% of employee health insurance premium covered
Dental Insurance (PPO or HMO)
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
100% Employer-sponsored Short-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
401(k) with 3% employer match
Free access to live CEUs

Living in Dearborn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$246k
Typical market rent
$1,861/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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