Occupational Therapist (OT)

SPG Therapy & Education; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with company match

Student loan pay-down assistance

Paid sick days, mental health, andwell

Summer calendar opportunities

Relocation bonus up to $10,000

Referral bonus $1,500

Job summary

SPG Therapy & Education is hiring Occupational Therapists for the 2026-2027 school year in California. The part-time/per-diem position offers $60–$72 per hour and serves children in school-based and clinical environments.

You will deliver direct therapy, collaborate with educators and families, and maintain thorough documentation while pursuing ongoing professional development. California license or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience required; school-based experience preferred.
• Holds (or is eligible for) a California OT license.
• Masters Degree or Doctorate required.
• Passionate about supporting children in school-based and pediatric settings.
• Communicates effectively and thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
• Brings strong clinical skills and warm, client-centered approach.
• Eager to learn, grow, and continuously develop professional expertise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct therapy and conduct assessments for children in school-based and clinic settings.
• Collaborate closely with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
• Maintain detailed, compliant documentation for assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to OT fieldwork students as needed.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Team collaboration

Clinical skills

Client-centered care

Communication

Education

Master's Degree or Doctorate

California OT license or eligibility

Job description

Now Hiring Occupational Therapists for the 2026-2027 school year! | $60–$72/hr | California-Based | Part -Time/Per-diem SPG Therapy & Education is a specialized pediatric group looking for talented, energetic and creative Occupational Therapists to join us! Come be part of a remarkable team that empowers real change in the lives of children and their families!

What We're Looking For:

• Must have pediatric experience; school-based experience preferred.
• Holds (or are eligible for) a valid California OT license
• Masters Degree or Doctorate
• Passionate about supporting children in school-based and pediatric settings
• Communicates effectively and thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
• Brings strong clinical skills and warm, client-centered approach
• Eager to learn, grow, and continuously develop their professional expertise

Recognized by Our People Based entirely on employee feedback, SPG has been named a Top Workplace for the third year in a row! We've also earned multiple Culture Excellence Awards and national recognition badges for innovation, leadership and employee appreciation!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering Direct therapy conducting assessments for children in school-based and clinic environments
• Collaborating Closely with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams members to support student success
• Maintaining detailed, compliant documentation for assessments, treatment plans and progress reports
• Engaging in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Providing supervision and mentorship to OT fieldwork students as needed

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Student loan pay-down assistance
• Paid sick days, mental health, and wellness days
• Opportunity for school-based calendar, summers off!
• Reimbursement for licensure, dues, and therapy materials
• Relocation Bonuses up to $10,000
• Refer a FT or PT candidate to SPG and receive a $1,500 Referral Bonus!

Why OTs Choose SPG:

• Clinician-led, California-based organization with 30+ years of experience
• Structured mentorship for new grads and support for seasoned therapists
• Access to Special Interest Groups (AAC, OT/PT Exchange, Sensory and more)
• Real Career growth in school-based, early intervention and clinic settings

SPG Therapy & Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.