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Part-Time School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Schedule: 3 days/week (Preferred: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - Potential Flexibility on Hours)

Weekly Hours: 21 hours/week

Duration: 40 weeks

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: June 2, 2026

Hourly Pay Rate: $58/hr

Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Caseload: Split between a Kindergarten-only building and a Grades 1-5 elementary school (within walking distance)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to support students in a school-based setting. This role involves conducting evaluations, developing individualized therapy plans, delivering direct services, and maintaining documentation in alignment with each student's plan of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform student evaluations and develop treatment plans

• Provide therapy services in accordance with IEP goals

• Collaborate with educators, families, and other service providers

• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with professional standards

Qualifications:

• Current Occupational Therapist license in Illinois

• Minimum of 1 year of professional OT experience preferred

• CPR certification (if applicable)

• TB test or chest x-ray (if applicable)

• Current health certificate (as required by contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Modality: School-Based Occupational Therapy

To Apply or Learn More:

Contact: Cliffton Meadows

National Recruitment Manager - Amergis

?? 813-371-5189

?? [email protected]

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.