Job Description

Exciting Opportunity with PediaStaff: School Occupational Therapist – OT in the Bartlett, IL area.

PediaStaff is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy and educational staffing solutions, connecting passionate professionals with rewarding school-based and clinic opportunities since 2004. We're currently seeking dedicated School Occupational Therapist ($49-60/hour) to support students in elementary and early childhood.


Why Join Us?
At PediaStaff , we value our team members and provide exceptional support to help you succeed. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits , competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in young students' lives. Our team-oriented approach ensures you have the resources and collaboration needed to thrive in your role.

 
Qualifications:  

• Master's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• IL OT license to practice.
• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred, fieldwork counts.
• New grads will be considered if you've completed a school fieldwork.

Role Overview:
As an OT, you will support students in school settings by assessing their needs, developing individualized plans, and implementing interventions to help them succeed academically, socially, and physically. This role offers the opportunity to work with young learners in a supportive school environment while making a lasting impact on their development.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 35 billable hours per week minimum.
• Dates: Available immediately through the remainder of the school year.
• Hours: Student hours 7:50-2:10, total position hours will extend beyond these hours.
• Caseload: general education and self-contained classrooms, one day of early childhood, Gen ed students have mild to moderate cognitive impairments; EC students are in a mixed class of at-risk and special ed students.
• 4 days per week primarily push-in for self-contained and pull-out for general education kiddos; 5th day will be spent in an all-day early childhood program. 
• In-person only.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Assess students' motor, sensory, and functional abilities to identify areas of need and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver targeted occupational therapy interventions in accordance with students' IEPs, helping them achieve academic and developmental goals.
• Work closely with teachers, administrators, and other specialists to create supportive learning environments tailored to students' unique needs.
• Contribute to the development of IEPs by offering insights on motor development, sensory needs, and appropriate accommodation or modifications.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Seamless Summer Benefits: Maintain coverage if returning the following school year.
• Housing Allowance: Weekly per diem for eligible travelers.
• Credentialing Reimbursements: Support for licensure and certification costs.
• 401(k) with Matching: Retirement savings program with 4% matching vested immediately.
• Weekly Pay: Direct deposit for convenience.
• Clinical Support: Ongoing professional guidance and mentorship.

 
Ready to Make a Difference?  
If you're passionate about supporting young students and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join our PediaStaff team and make a meaningful impact!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AHSG companies, AHS Staffing (including its division, PediaStaff), AHSA, and Trio Workforce Solutions, are equal employment opportunity employers.

About PediaStaff:

In 2004, we founded PediaStaff to recruit pediatric and school-based professionals. We are one of the few staffing firms that specialize in all settings and employment situations. We work with schools, clinics, home health, and other clinical settings to find full-time, part-time, PRN, contract, direct-hire, and temp-to-direct employees. We are flexible enough to adapt our processes to your unique needs.

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Weekly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Relief, Immediate start, Work from home, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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