• Occupational Therapist

    Amergis (Crestwood, IL)


    Salary: $40 / Hour

     

    Modality: Occupational Therapist / Certified OccupationalTherapy Assistant (COTA)

     

    Grade Levels/Caseload: PreK–12+ (Details Pending)

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (30-minute unpaid break)

     

    Start Date: January 2026

    End Date: End of School Year

    Local Pay Rate: $60.00/hour

    Position Overview:

    We are seeking a flexible and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) or CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our school-based team. Thisis a float position, requiring travel between multiple school sites toprovide therapy services to students across various grade levels.

    Responsibilities:

    + Deliver occupational therapy services in accordance with IEP goals and district guidelines

    + Collaborate with educators, families, and other professionals to support student development

    + Travel between assigned schools to provide consistent and high-quality care

    + Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports

    Qualifications:

    + Valid OT or COTA license (as required by state regulations)

    + Experience in a school setting preferred

    + Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between school sites

    + Strong communication and organizational skills

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.