Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $39.00–$58.00/hour (DOE)
Sign-On Bonus Available
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We take pride in building strong partnerships with top-tier school districts and healthcare organizations while serving our candidates with integrity, professionalism, and personalized support.
We are currently seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full-time, school-based position serving students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. This opportunity offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, extensive paid time off, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' academic and developmental success.
The Occupational Therapist identifies developmental delays, physical limitations, sensory-motor challenges, and functional deficits that may impact a student's ability to participate in educational activities. The OT evaluates student needs and develops individualized intervention plans designed to support educational access, independence, and overall student success.
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Evaluate students for physical limitations, developmental delays, sensory-motor dysfunction, perceptual-motor abilities, self-help skills, functional living skills, and adaptive equipment needs.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy programs based on evaluation findings and student goals.
- Interpret assessment results and recommendations to parents, teachers, students, and other members of the educational team.
- Collaborate with educators and support staff to develop strategies that promote student participation and achievement within the school environment.
- Provide training and consultation to educational staff regarding therapy goals, accommodations, and interventions.
- Recommend, adapt, or fabricate equipment to support activities of daily living (ADLs), communication needs, classroom access, and individualized seating requirements.
- Monitor the use and effectiveness of prosthetics, orthotics, and other adaptive devices.
- Develop home programs and provide caregiver education when appropriate.
- Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
- Attend district meetings, professional development activities, conferences, and workshops to maintain current clinical knowledge and best practices.
- Assist with mentoring and orientation of new staff members as needed.
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Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy with at least ten years of progressive professional experience.
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Current and active Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice.
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Previous pediatric and/or school-based Occupational Therapy experience.
- Knowledge of special education processes, IEPs, and educational service delivery models.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
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Competitive compensation: $39.00–$58.00/hour based on experience
- Sign-on bonus available
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Over 16 weeks of paid time off annually
- Additional voluntary benefits
Help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond while advancing your career with Career Links.
