Occupational Therapist (OT)

Speech Pathology Group

$124K — $149K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Pediatric experience is required; school-based experience preferred.
  • Valid California OT license (or eligibility to obtain one).
  • Masters Degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.
  • Client-centered approach with strong clinical skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and advance professionally.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct therapy and conduct assessments for children in educational and clinical contexts.
  • Collaborate effectively with educators, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Maintain detailed and compliant documentation including assessments and progress reports.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and training opportunities.
  • Provide supervision and mentorship to OT fieldwork students.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K plan with company matching.
  • Assistance with student loan repayment.
  • Paid sick days, plus mental health and wellness days.
  • Opportunity to follow a school-based calendar with summers off.
  • Reimbursement for licensure, professional dues, and therapy materials.
  • Relocation bonuses up to $10,000.
  • Referral bonus of $1,500 for recommending a new candidate.
Full Job Description
| $60-$72/hr | California-Based | Full- time or Part -Time/Per-diem

What We're Looking For:
  • Must have pediatric experience; school-based experience preferred.
  • Holds (or are eligible for) a valid California OT license
  • Masters Degree or Doctorate
  • Passionate about supporting children in school-based and pediatric settings
  • Communicates effectively and thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
  • Brings strong clinical skills and warm, client-centered approach
  • Eager to learn, grow, and continuously develop their professional expertise

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Delivering Direct therapy conducting assessments for children in school-based and clinic environments
  • Collaborating Closely with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams members to support student success
  • Maintaining detailed, compliant documentation for assessments, treatment plans and progress reports
  • Engaging in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Providing supervision and mentorship to OT fieldwork students as needed

Benefits Include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401K with company match
  • Student loan pay-down assistance
  • Paid sick days, mental health, and wellness days
  • Opportunity for school-based calendar, summers off!
  • Reimbursement for licensure, dues, and therapy materials
  • Relocation Bonuses up to $10,000
  • Refer a FT or PT candidate to SPG and receive a $1,500 Referral Bonus!

Why OTs Choose SPG:
  • Clinician-led, California-based organization with 30+ years of experience
  • Structured mentorship for new grads and support for seasoned therapists
  • Access to Special Interest Groups (AAC, OT/PT Exchange, Sensory and more)
  • Real Career growth in school-based, early intervention and clinic settings

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