Occupational Therapist

Temporary Staffing Professionals; Illinois; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TSP Ed Co. is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support students in a Cook County, IL school setting. You will deliver school-based OT services, collaborate with educators, and help students develop fine motor, sensory, self-care, and classroom participation skills.

Ideal candidates hold an IL OT license, a master's or clinical doctorate in OT, and prior experience with children in educational settings. The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and adapting plans to IEP goals.

Formación

• Active Occupational Therapist license/credential for IL
• Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience with children or adolescents preferred
• School-based and/or special education experience a plus
• Knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy, sensory processing, development
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to helping students succeed
• Ability to meet all school, licensing, and employment requirements

Responsabilidades

• Providing OT services to students individually and in small groups
• Conducting evaluations and assessments to identify needs
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment goals
• Supporting fine motor, sensory processing, and visual-motor skills
• Helping students develop self-care and classroom participation skills
• Monitoring and documenting progress toward goals
• Collaborating with teachers, families, and related service providers
• Participating in IEP meetings and contributing to goals
• Recommending strategies and adaptive equipment to support success
• Maintaining confidentiality and following policies

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Compassionate

Educación

Master's or Doctoral degree in OT

Active IL OT license

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Make an Impact Where It Matters

TSP Ed Co is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team and support students in a school setting in Cook County, IL.

This is a great opportunity for an OT who enjoys working directly with students, building meaningful relationships, and helping children develop the fine motor, sensory, self-care, and functional skills they need to be successful at school.

What You'll Do

As an OT, you will work collaboratively with special education staff and other members of the educational team to provide individualized occupational therapy services to students. Responsibilities may include:

Providing occupational therapy services to students individually and/or in small groups

Conducting evaluations and assessments to identify students' occupational therapy needs

Developing and implementing individualized treatment goals and interventions

Supporting students with fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and visual-motor skills

Helping students develop functional, self-care, and classroom participation skills

Monitoring and documenting student progress toward individualized goals

Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, and other related service providers

Participating in IEP meetings and contributing to student programming and goals

Recommending strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment to support student success

Maintaining student confidentiality and following all school and TSP Ed Co policies

Qualifications

Active Occupational Therapist license/credential appropriate for practice in IL

Master's or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Experience working with children or adolescents preferred

School-based and/or special education experience is a plus

Knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy, sensory processing, and developmental needs

Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills

Compassionate, patient, and committed to helping students succeed

Ability to meet all applicable school, licensing, and employment requirements

Why TSP Ed Co?

At TSP Ed Co, we believe the professionals supporting students deserve to feel supported, too. Our team provides ongoing communication, responsive support, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact within the school communities we serve.

If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding school-based opportunity in the Cook County, IL area, we'd love to connect with you.