Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday daytime schedule

No evenings or weekends

Supportive local team

Grow into full-time

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Inc. is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to support early education students. The role starts with 2-3 days per week and may grow to full-time as the program expands.

You will evaluate needs, develop and implement treatment plans, provide direct school-based therapy, and collaborate with teachers, families, and other professionals to promote students' independence. The position offers a weekday daytime schedule with no evenings or major holidays, and compensation

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in PA with current license.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

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 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Education

Pennsylvania OT license

Graduate of accredited OT program

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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