Occupation Therapist

Interim HealthCare - Blakely, PA; Blakely (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Interim HealthCare - Blakely, PA is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to support early education students. The role starts at 2–3 days per week with $60–$64 per hour and potential to transition into a full-time position as the program expands.

You will evaluate needs, create goals, deliver direct OT services, and work with teachers and families to advance students’ functional and classroom skills.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist license.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Strong communication, organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a student-focused team.
• Pediatric, early education, or school-based experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain all required Pennsylvania school clearances.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students’ occupational therapy needs.
• Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct school-based occupational therapy services.
• Help students strengthen fine motor, sensory, visual-motor, self-care, and classroom skills.
• Establish measurable goals and monitor student progress.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, and required documentation.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student education plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and other therapy professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Documentation skills

Education

Graduate of accredited OT program

PA OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based

$60–$64 per hour | 2–3 Days per Week | Potential for Full-Time

Make a meaningful impact on young students while enjoying a schedule that works for you.

Interim HealthCare is hiring a school-based Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services to early education students. This position begins at 2–3 days per week with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the program expands.

If you enjoy helping children build the skills they need to learn, participate, and become more independent, we want to speak with you.

Why You’ll Love This Position

• Earn $60–$64 per hour
• Work a consistent weekday, daytime schedule
• Follow the school calendar
• Start with 2–3 days per week
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time position
• No evenings, weekends, or major holidays
• Work directly with early education students
• Receive support from an experienced local team
• Make a visible difference in students’ everyday lives

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate students’ occupational therapy needs
• Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans
• Provide direct school-based occupational therapy services
• Help students strengthen fine motor, sensory, visual-motor, self-care, and functional classroom skills
• Establish measurable goals and monitor student progress
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, and required documentation
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student education plans
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and other therapy professionals
• Recommend classroom strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment when appropriate

What We’re Looking For

• Current Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist license
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a student-focused team
• Pediatric, early education, or school-based experience preferred
• Ability to obtain all required Pennsylvania school clearances

Build a Role That Can Grow With You

This is more than a few extra hours each week. It is an opportunity to join a growing school-based program, build strong relationships, and potentially develop the position into a full-time role.

Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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