Occupational Therapist

Health Marketing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist to provide school-based services in the Rockford area. The role focuses on evaluating students, developing individualized plans, and delivering direct therapy to enhance classroom participation and independence.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to align goals, support IEP development, and ensure accurate documentation of progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current occupational therapy licensure/credentials to practice.
• Experience or strong capability in pediatric and school-based therapy.
• Ability to assess student needs and design effective, measurable interventions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and family/IEP collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented documentation and professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Deliver direct occupational therapy services and consultative support.
• Support IEP development and ongoing goal alignment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and required records.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families.
• Coordinate therapeutic supports to strengthen classroom functioning.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

School-based therapy

Intervention design

Communication & collaboration

Documentation

Education

OT licensure

Job description

Licensed Occupational Therapist (School-Based)

Provide student-centered occupational therapy services across assigned school districts. Assess and treat students with disabilities to enhance access to the curriculum, increase school participation, and build functional independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Deliver direct occupational therapy services and consultative support.
• Support IEP development and ongoing goal alignment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and required records.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families.
• Coordinate therapeutic supports to strengthen classroom functioning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current occupational therapy licensure/credentials to practice.
• Experience or strong capability in pediatric and school-based therapy.
• Ability to assess student needs and design effective, measurable interventions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and family/IEP collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented documentation and professional responsibility.