2026-2027 Occupational Therapist- Full Time/Part Time $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Hamilton County ESC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Hamilton County Educational Service Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year to identify, evaluate and provide specialized occupational therapy interventions to students with sensory, motor, or perceptual deficits that affect school performance. This role may be full-time or part-time; candidates must hold Ohio OT registration, a valid license, and a valid driver's license.

Collaboration with teachers, families and the educational team is essential to support

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college.
• Current Ohio Registration to practice OT.
• Valid OT license from the Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide screenings, evaluations, and interventions through an interdisciplinary process to support students.
• Assist in developing and monitoring individualized educational goals based on data and maintain documentation.
• Perform therapy to improve sensory-motor function as related to educational needs.
• Supervise the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant as appropriate.
• Implement rules and regulations per district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Develop and maintain an efficient workload schedule.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, admins and outside agencies to meet student needs.
• Maintain Hamilton County ESC policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Use transportation to carry out school assignments and manage materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Screening & evaluation

Education

OT degree (BS/MS)

Job description

Open Position Announcement

Occupational Therapist for 2026-2027 School Year

Full Time/Part Time $5,000 Sign on Bonus

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current ODE Registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist
• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or institution
• A valid license in Occupational Therapy from the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board
• Must have valid driver's license and provide own transportation.

JOB SUMMARY:

To identify, evaluate and provide specialized occupational therapy interventions to students who evidence physical, emotional, sensory and/or perceptual deficits when these deficits affect school performance and achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide screenings, evaluations, and interventions to support students in the school environment through an inter-disciplinary process.
2. Assist in the development and monitoring of individualized educational goals and strategies based on data and maintain student documentation.
3. Utilize good body mechanics, physical strength and mobility to include lifting and moving children, demonstrating requested activities ( i.e. jumping, running, hopping, crawling, lifting and managing materials, etc.), completing wheel chair transfers to a variety of surfaces, moving up and down from the floor, as well as using, moving and managing adaptive equipment and materials.
4. Provide therapy to improve, develop or restore sensory motor functions impaired or lost through illness, injury and/or deprivation as related to the educational program and to prevent, through early intervention, initial or further impairment or loss of function.
5. Direct and supervise the activities of the certified occupational therapy assistant, as appropriate.
6. Appropriately implement rules and regulations in accordance with district, state and federal guidelines.
7. Develop and maintain an efficient schedule that includes all components of workload responsibilities.
8. Communicate and collaborate with educational team members, including teachers, administrators, parents, outside agencies to meet students' individualized needs.
9. Maintain policies and procedures of Hamilton County Educational Service Center.
10. Participate in professional development to stay current in "best practice" techniques, maintain licensure and improve job performance.
11. Utilize own transportation to carry out school assignments, transport and manage instructional materials.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT:

The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.