Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $35-45 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Sick time accrual

Virtual healthcare

Job summary

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a pediatric clinic in Brooklyn, NY. The role supports school-aged children with a focus on fine motor skills, sensory processing, and functional independence.

Opportunities include full-time and part-time schedules with onsite work in Brooklyn. The hourly rate ranges from $35.00 to $45.00, with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active New York OT license and registration required.
• NYC DOE fingerprints may be required as part of the credentialing process.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide hands-on therapy targeting fine motor, sensory processing, coordination, and self-care skills.
• Document treatment sessions, monitor progress, and adjust interventions based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support developmental and functional goals.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Developmental assessment

Fine motor intervention

Sensory integration

Family collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Brooklyn, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Occupational Therapist

Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Location

Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)

Position Summary

Occupational therapists are needed at a pediatric clinic based in Brooklyn, New York. Opportunities include full-time and part-time schedules. The Occupational Therapist will support school-agedstudents in a clinic setting, focusing on improving fine motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, self-care, and overall functional independence.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift

• Shift details: Monday–Friday, Sundays ongoing
• Hours per week: 20-30 hours
• Contract length: Ongoing

Key Duties

• Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide hands-on therapy targeting fine motor, sensory processing, coordination, and self-care skills.
• Document treatment sessions, monitor progress, and adjust interventions based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support developmental and functional goals.

Requirements

Education

• Required: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Active New York Occupational Therapist license and registration
• NYC DOE fingerprints

Skills

• Pediatric occupational therapy and developmental assessment
• Sensory integration and fine motor intervention
• Strong communication and collaboration with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) available
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Child Care Spending Accounts offered
• Sick time accrued for employees
• Virtual healthcare assistance available

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

RCM HealthCare Travel Job ID #331580. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist

About RCM HealthCare Travel

RCM Health Care Services’mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.

We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.