Occupational Therapist (OTR) School Based 2026-2027 School Year

Description:

$52 to $57/hour base + supervisory premium + bonuses, or about $98,000 to $106,000/year once benefits and bonuses are counted | Inland Empire | Full-time (40 hours per week), school year | W-2 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. Why you will love working here Real stability: one assigned school, a consistent caseload, no travel rotation and no last-minute reassignments.

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:

What we are looking for 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. Comfortable supervising a COTA, or genuine interest in growing into that role. Reliable, collaborative, and family-centered.