School Occupational Therapist

Care Options for Kids

$93K — $114K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
  • Current active State License to practice OT in California
  • Preferred pediatric or school-based occupational therapy experience
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and capacity to work independently
  • Proven time management, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement occupational therapy programs for school-aged children
  • Assess and evaluate students' fine motor and sensory integration skills
  • Identify and address occupational performance issues related to physical and cognitive impairments
  • Provide targeted interventions based on individual student deficits
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive student care

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage through Cigna
  • Life, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurances
  • 401k (eligibility based)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Referral program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Discipline-specific mentorship
  • Access to an online community of clinicians
Full Job Description
School-Based Occupational Therapist
  • $45-$55 per hour

Position Summary:
The position of School-Based Occupational Therapist provides coordinated Occupational therapy to school-aged children. They plan, implement, and evaluate students to provide appropriate fine motor and/or sensory integration skills. They evaluate occupational roles and occupational performance of students with physical and/or cognitive impairments. They provide interventions based on student deficits and they collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits/Compensation:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna
  • Life, LTD & STD
  • Supplemental Insurances
  • 401k (once eligible)
  • PTO
  • CEUs
  • Referral program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Discipline-specific mentor
  • Online community of clinicians


Education/License/Certification:
  • Masters, or PhD in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Current Active State License to practice Occupational Therapy in CA.

Experience/Requirements:
  • Pediatric focus and/or School-Based experience preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize time and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information.
  • Knowledge of therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
  • Excellent communication - verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Responsive to requests.
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance.

Accepting Applications Through 7/31/2025

Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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