Occupational Therapist

TheraPeds

$104K — $124K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, OTD, or PhD in Occupational Therapy from accredited university
  • State License as Occupational Therapist
  • NBCOT License
  • Educational Department licensing where required
  • Experience working with children in educational settings
  • Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and developmental analysis
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in technology use
  • Fingerprint background clearance
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct therapy services to students
  • Conduct assessments and evaluate student progress
  • Develop individualized education programs (IEPs)
  • Consult with interdisciplinary teams including educators and parents
  • Manage student caseloads efficiently
  • Ensure thorough documentation and planning of therapy services
  • Participate in meetings for collaboration and progress updates.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K options available for W2 employees
  • Stipend for health benefits and taxes for 1099 contractors
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive community within TheraPeds
  • Guaranteed paid hours including all direct and administrative services
  • Bi-monthly salary deposits.
Full Job Description
Requirements

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time or part-time on-site role as an Occupational Therapist (OT) serving a school located in Hampton, SC.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details
  • Full-time opportunity with a 35-40 hour work week
  • School-based assignment serving students in PreK-12 programs
  • Responsibilities include providing direct therapy, completing evaluations, consulting with educational teams, and managing student caseloads
  • Guaranteed paid hours that include direct services, documentation, planning, meetings, and other administrative responsibilities
  • On-site, in-person role within a supportive school environment
  • Balanced caseloads that allow for quality student care
  • Ongoing guidance and collaboration from both the partnering school district and the TheraPeds team
  • Competitive pay of $50-$60+ per hour, with estimated weekly earnings of $1,800-$2,280+ (up to $2,400+ for a 40-hour schedule)


Qualifications
  • BS, Master's, OTD, or PhD in Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited university
  • State License as Occupational Therapist
  • NBCOT License
  • Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
  • Experience working with children
  • Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in use of technology
  • Fingerprint background clearance
  • Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications


Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Benefits

Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
  • Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
  • Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Bi-monthly salary deposits
  • This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor


Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time or part-time, on-site Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in Hampton, SC. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school occupational therapist jobs near me, South Carolina school OT positions, or full-time pediatric OT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

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