School Occupational Therapist | Saint Johns, Florida

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Job Description

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting students across multiple private school sites in the Jacksonville area. This itinerant contract position for an Occupational Therapist offers a dynamic environment where your skills will directly impact childrens lives. You will collaborate with diverse educational teams at four specialized schools, providing school-based OT services to a variety of age groups. The assignment begins as soon as possible and extends through late May 2027, with an end date less than a year away. Initially part-time at 14 hours per week (two full days weekly), there's potential for the hours to grow as the student caseload increases.

What Youll Need to Succeed:

• Current and active Florida Department of Health Occupational Therapy license
• Previous experience delivering OT services in a school-based environment preferred
• Ability to efficiently manage an itinerant schedule across four school sites
• Strong skills in assessment, documentation, and individualized intervention planning
• Clear and professional communication with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Compliance with all credentialing protocols, including the completion of school district fingerprinting requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy services to students with diverse needs in private school settings
• Provide thorough assessments, develop treatment plans, document progress, and monitor outcomes
• Support educational staff and caregivers with strategies for classroom and home environments
• Travel between school locations within the Jacksonville area as assigned
• Foster students participation, independence, and overall success across educational settings

If youre passionate about empowering students and collaborating in a supportive educational atmosphere, this position offers the chance to make a measurable difference. Take the next step in your therapy careerapply now to be a vital part of students learning journeys!