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The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for performing student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, and documenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each student.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice

+ One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred

+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

+ Current CPR if applicable

+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

General Comments

Details of Position:

Modality:

1 x OT

Full-Time

*can align with this position with a school in Yorkville if needing an asap start - March

Age Group:

K-22

Details:

Mostly direct minutes just due to the student demographic (autism)

* would benefit from having strong sensory and adaptive background

*previous OT is leaving goals and data sheets and reference sheets of implemented strategies for candidate as well.

*would have a Lead OT to ask questions to/collaborate with

Start Date/Assignment Length:

(could start sooner to train with OT that's leaving) March 10th, 2026 - September 6th, 2026

*excludes summer school, and are open to the contractor just finishing out the spring semester with them so they can find a new opportunity at the beginning of the year if it's not with them

Start/End Time:

between a 7:30-8am start each day and a 3pm finish

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.