Occupational Therapist (Contract)
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $55–$60 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $48.26 an hour, the middle half $40.38–$52.46, across 30 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $47.33 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Pennsylvania: pay by town and employer
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 86.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.23x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 49.7% · Stating an hourly rate 30.1%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 5 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
Aspire Educational Services (AES) is excited to announce a part-time opportunity to work as an independent contractor with our partner school as an Occupational Therapist for director services OR evaluations only!
Why contract with us?
- VERY competitive rates!
- Contract positions for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Part-time/per diem work
- Excellent career-enhancing opportunity, and a great way to gain experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations and assessments to determine students' functional abilities, sensory processing, and fine motor skills.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address students' specific needs and help them achieve their educational goals in accordance with their IEP.
- Collaborate with other members of the student's education team to provide comprehensive care.
- Installing the necessary equipment in the classroom for students with disabilities and teaching them how to use the equipment.
- Observe & assess students’ progress and prepare detailed reports.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist License.
- Proof of professional liability insurance.
- Experience in a PreK-12 school setting.
- Possible Covid-19 testing and/or vaccination required by school.
- Valid Driver’s License, proof of registration and insurance.
- Must have current (or be able to clear) required state and federal background checks and relevant clearances.
Why AES?
We don’t cut corners. Our academic partners and staff like that we are a small, boutique-style agency, as opposed to a large corporate-run franchise. We provide a high level of customer service, attention-to-detail, and quality work. In addition to building the company from scratch, Aspire’s owner/founder Dr. Jaime Friedman (LBS, Psy.D.) has earned an excellent reputation among clients, partners, and within the general community.
About Aspire Educational Services, Inc.
Aspire Educational Services (AES) is committed to providing educational support to charter, private, and public schools. AES is able to fulfill staffing needs for positions including, but not limited to, school psychologists, counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, personal care aides, therapeutic support staff, general education teachers, and special education teachers. AES has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to providing the best in customer service to both schools and independent contractors.
At Aspire Educational Services, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering a vibrant and innovative community. We embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our academic partners. We celebrate the power of collaboration and respect. We build a culture that thrives on inclusivity, where every voice is heard and every contribution is valued.
From Aspire Educational Services's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health

Clear Choice ResourcesTravel nursing agency
Travel nurses (RN, LPN, CNA) plus long-term care, diagnostic imaging, therapy and surgical services staff on travel assignments.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Imaging, Therapy & rehab
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in Pennsylvania, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Aspire Educational Services
Aspire Educational Services hires therapists and mental health staff in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Hires in Pennsylvania, DelawarePay on its listings: 50% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Aspire Educational Services
- School Based Behavioral Consultant (BCBA or LBS) (Contracting Role- FBAs and PBSPs only!)
- School-Based Behavioral Consultant (BCBA and/or LBS)$65,000–$80,000/yr
- Speech Language Pathologist$80/hr
- Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem, Evaluations Only)$75–$80/hr
- Bilingual School Psychologist (Evaluations Only)
- School-Based Behavior Consultant (BCBA and/or LBS)
More physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
A licensed therapist?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Aspire Educational Services openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Aspire Educational Services's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.