Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $70 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company-paid Life/AD&D

401(k) plan

Job summary

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services in the home of a 5th grade student in West Chester, PA 19380. This 13-week, 40-hour-per-week assignment requires in-person sessions, 60 minutes each, with monthly consultations and round-trip mileage reimbursement.

The OT will evaluate, plan, and implement services aligned with the student’s IEP, collaborating with educators and multidisciplinary teams to promote participation in school

Qualifications

• Experience working with pediatric or school-aged students.
• Knowledge of sensory processing, emotional regulation, trauma-informed practices, and school-based interventions.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to develop educationally relevant treatment plans and contribute to multidisciplinary IEP teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations to assess students' needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and specialists to support student success.
• Recommend sensory strategies and accommodations to promote participation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Pediatric/school experience

Sensory processing

Emotional regulation

Trauma-informed care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active PA Occupational Therapist License

PA Child Abuse History Clearance

PA State Police Background Check

FBI Fingerprint Clearance

Job description

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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

RCM Health Care is looking for an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) to provide services to 1 student who resides in zip code 19380. Services will need to be in the home. We are looking for someone to start right away, providing 60min sessions, 1 time per week + 60 minute consults monthly,during the school year. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIATES WHO CAN SEE STUDENT DURING SCHOOL HOURS OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL.

School Based OT Services

Student - 5th grade life skills

Location - West Chester, PA 19380 (in home)

Hours: IN PERSON, 60 minute session 1 x per week + 60 minute consults per month + indirect/documentation time paid + round trip mileage

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Compensation -

Hourly Rate: $70.00 direct and indirect + round trip mileage

Location: West Chester, PA 19380

Onsite – Services must take place in person in the home

Position Summary

As a Physical Therapist you will provide in-person OT services to 1 student in their home in West Chester, PA. You will provide specialized evaluations, direct therapy services, and consultation to support students with significant physical, neurological, and multiple disabilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary educational teams to develop and implement individualized services that promote student access to the educational environment and support participation in school-based activities. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities—join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities

# Schedule / Shift

- Shift details: School-based; services within the home

- Hours per week: 1 -60 minute sessions + 60 min consult per month + indirect time + round trip mileage

- Contract length (if applicable): School-year assignment

Key Duties

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations to assess students' sensory, motor, functional, and self-regulation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with each student's IEP goals.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, BCBAs, school psychologists, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
• Recommend sensory strategies, environmental modifications, adaptive equipment, and classroom accommodations to promote participation.
• Maintain accurate documentation, evaluation reports, progress notes, and Medicaid or district-required records while remaining compliant with federal and Pennsylvania regulations.

Requirements

Education

• Required: Master's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Active Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist License (or eligibility through the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy).
• Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check.
• FBI Federal Criminal History Fingerprint Clearance.

Skills

• Experience working with pediatric or school-aged students, preferably in emotional support or behavioral settings.
• Knowledge of sensory processing, emotional regulation, trauma-informed practices, and school-based interventions.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to develop educationally relevant treatment plans and contribute effectively to multidisciplinary IEP teams.

Benefits (only for temporary roles)

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

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 a 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 #334671. Posted job title: HOMECARE/IN PERSON: Occupational Therapist (OT), Chester County

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.