Occupational Therapist

Young World Physical Education; Varnville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and administer therapy modalities for students. The role involves developing individualized care programs, maintaining clinical documentation, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must hold a valid Occupational Therapist license, have experience in pediatric settings, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment and potential for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid South Carolina license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in pediatric care within a school setting is essential.
• Knowledge of business and medical terminology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and direct occupational therapy modalities as prescribed.
• Complete all required documentation and service notes.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information and district policies.
• Contribute to comprehensive care plan goals tailored to individual students.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to plan and prioritize daily activities

Professional demeanor

Education

Valid South Carolina Occupational Therapist license

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (BS, MA/MS)

Minimum 2 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience

Current CPR certification

Tools

Computers and word processing software

Job description

Hampton County School District Special Education - Varnville, South Carolina

Occupational Therapist

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5578844
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 10, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)
• Work Calendar Days: 190
• Hours per Day: 8.00 hours
• Salary Scale: Certified Teacher Salary Scale 2025-2026

Job Description

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed professional of the healing arts. OT is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each student.

Essential Job Functions

• Completes student evaluation and plan of occupational therapy program care.
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of student evaluations, cognitive, perceptual, sensory, motor coordination, prevocational function capacity, ADL, strength/range of motion, and home management assessments.
• Interviews student/family for program planning.
• Selects testing and analysis and formulates long term goals and objectives.
• Sets up and performs treatment plans.
• Completes progress and summary reports.
• Completes documentation of service notes for students.
• Assists in the ordering and maintenance of supplies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), confidential staff and district policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all daily, weekly, and monthly checklists, schedules, and inventories are complete.
• Contributes to the setting of standards and monitoring of measurable standards of care and is accountable for maintaining those standards.
• Keeps up to date with relevant clinical and professional developments in occupational therapy.
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance and performs district attendance procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business, acts ethically, sets priorities, and works well under pressure with attention to detail.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Principal or Superintendent of Schools.

Education and Experience

• A valid South Carolina license to practice as an Occupational Therapist under South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation.
• Graduate of an accredited program with a BS, MA/MS in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum (2) two years direct occupational therapy care in a variety of settings with a strong background in pediatric care in a school system setting.
• Must have a current CPR certification.
• Proficient in computers and word processing software; or any equivalent combination of training software and experience that provides required knowledge.
• Supports the vision, mission and beliefs of Hampton County School District.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of general computer applications and their utilization as related to specific tasks and responsibilities.
• Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to personnel and community related functions.
• Thorough knowledge of business and medical terminology, spelling, grammar, punctuation, possession of an excellent vocabulary and mathematical computation.

Skills/Effort

• Professional, friendly and warm demeanor.
• Must be able to change focus given added demands and or new responsibilities.
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to handle difficult and emotional situations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily activities.
• Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.

Working Conditions

• Requires travel to requested locations as needed for student care and/or therapy.
• Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.
• Physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require meeting tight deadlines, considerable attention and working with both adults and students.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > Occupational Therapist

Contact Information

• Conchita Bostick
• PO BOX 1028
• ESTILL, South Carolina 29918
• Email: [e-mail]