School Occupational Therapist | Vista, California

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Job Description

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity where your expertise as an Occupational Therapist will make a real difference in the lives of students. Leveraging your clinical skills across various settingsincluding schools, home health, and teletherapyyou'll help children reach their full potential and support educational teams in developing effective strategies for student success.

Bring your background in pediatric occupational therapy and passion for therapy in school-based environments. Collaborate closely with teachers, families, and other professionals while providing both direct and consultative services, whether on site or virtually.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Valid Occupational Therapist license, with eligibility in California
• Experience providing OT services in school, home health, and/or healthcare settings
• Skilled in teletherapy and in-person therapeutic interventions
• Strong ability to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Comfortable working with diverse student populations across ages and needs
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Flexible mindset and adaptability to work in dynamic school environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess students motor, sensory, and functional needs in compliance with IEP goals
• Deliver occupational therapy sessions individually or in groups, in-person or via teletherapy
• Collaborate with IEP teams to contribute goals, progress reports, and recommendations
• Provide consultative support and resources to teachers and parents
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation consistent with school and district protocols
• Adapt interventions to support student participation and access to the curriculum

This contract role offers the chance to broaden your practice areabalancing in-school, home health, and virtual deliverywhile fostering student growth and achievement.

If youre ready to empower students and bring your occupational therapy expertise to a vibrant educational setting, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your professional journey!

Compensation for this position ranges from $38.00 to $70.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.