Occupational Therapist

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance included

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement between sites

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a school-based role in Lancaster, SC. You will provide evaluations, direct therapy, and progress monitoring for a pediatric caseload, collaborating with teachers and families.

You will write IEPs, therapy plans, and progress notes, and participate in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings to support student success. SC licensure is required or pursued ASAP.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in South Carolina or willingness to obtain SC licensure ASAP.
• Experience with school-based evaluations and pediatric caseloads.
• Ability to write IEPs, therapy plans, and progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based evaluations, direct treatment, and progress monitoring for students (pediatric caseload).
• Write and maintain IEPs, therapy plans, progress notes, and required documentation.
• Attend and contribute to IEP and multidisciplinary special education team meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to support student success.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Pediatric experience

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (SC)

Job description

## Occupational TherapistApply: Lancaster, SC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-103276**Job Title:**Occupational Therapist**Pay Range:**$45-55/hour**Job Description:****Occupational Therapist | Up to $55/hour |** **Lancaster, SC | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year****Position Details:*** 37.5-40 hrs/week - for 2026-2027 School Year* Flexible schedule**About the Role**Hi, OTs! Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in **Lancaster, SC**. You’ll support students' lives working in-person with students to support students' function and participation at school.**Why Join Us*** Competitive pay (Up to $55/hour)* W-2 employment with liability insurance included* Healthcare benefits\\* + 401(k) with company match* Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses* Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses**What You’ll Do*** Provide school-based evaluations, direct treatment, and progress monitoring for students (pediatric caseload)* Write and maintain IEPs, therapy plans, progress notes, and required documentation* Attend and contribute to IEP and multidisciplinary special education team meetings* Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to support student success**What We’re Looking For*** **Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in South Carolina**, or licensed in another state and willing to obtain SC licensure ASAP**About Ampersand Therapy**Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.*Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!