School Occupational Therapist

Description Tired of agency life, rotating schools, no holiday pay, and a recruiter who only calls when they need something? Lead at a practice that invests in you. We are hiring school-based OTRs to lead our school teams for the upcoming school year. Whole Child Therapy is a pediatric OT and speech practice founded and led by occupational therapists, not a staffing agency.

We are hiring school-based OTR-COTA teams for our school partner in the Inland Empire area. Each registered OT leads and supervises a certified OT assistant, and together they serve students at assigned schools. Apply as an individual and we will match you, or apply together as an existing OTR-COTA pair. Why you will love working here Real stability: a consistent caseload shared with a COTA, caseload number capped by the school district Pay that grows with you: $52 to $57/hour to start depending on experience, with built-in annual step increases the longer you stay.

Supervisory premium: lead and supervise a COTA partner and earn a premium on top of your base; effective pay can reach about $60/hour. Bonuses: a $1,500 year-end completion bonus and a $1,000 attendance bonus. Time off that is actually paid: 10 PTO days, 6 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.

Benefits

employer-share paid medical, dental, and vision, plus a 401k with year-end profit sharing. We grow you: $300/year paid CEUs, a $200/year supplies allowance, and structured mentorship. No non-compete. Your career stays yours. Your total compensation at a glance Base pay: $52 to $57/hour depending on experience, with annual step increases.

Supervisory premium: an added share of your COTA's billings for leading the team, bringing cash pay up to about $60/hour. Bonuses: $2,500/year ($1,500 year-end completion plus $1,000 attendance). Employer-paid benefits worth about $5,300/year: employer-share paid medical, dental, and vision; $300 CEUs; $200 supplies. Total compensation value: roughly $60 to $63/hour, about $98,000 to $106,000/year once benefits and bonuses are counted.

What you will do

Evaluate and treat pediatric students under our school-based contract across sensory, motor, etc. Lead and clinically supervise a COTA partner who provides services under your license. Write IEP-aligned goals, conduct assessments, and collaborate with families and the school team. Document in a timely manner, with protected plan time built into your schedule.

Requirements

Current California OT license (or license-eligible) and NBCOT certification. Pediatric or school-based experience preferred; strong new graduates with a mentorship mindset are welcome. Comfort supervising a COTA, or genuine interest in growing into that role. Reliable, collaborative, and family-centered.