Occupational Therapist (OT)

Kelly Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contracting (1099)

Mentorship by Clinical Directors and 팀

School-Based Academy

Lending Library

Referral bonus program

Supportive, collaborative company-wide

Job summary

Kelly Pediatric Therapy in Newark, DE is seeking Occupational Therapists to provide school-based services for a local school district. These are full-time 1099 independent contractor positions for the 2026/27 school year, offering on-site and off-site mentorship and resources.

Qualified OTs will plan and deliver therapy aligned with IEPs, collaborate with educators, involve families, and maintain compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide therapy through individual and group sessions aligned to IEP goals.
• Screen, evaluate, and document student strengths, needs, and progress with approved instruments.
• Participate in IEP and MDT meetings to review needs and update interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan classroom activities and ensure carry-over of skills.
• Provide consultative services to involve parents in the therapy program.
• Maintain reports and records per federal/state laws and school policy.
• Meet student needs by partnering with other disciplines.
• Comply with applicable policies and regulations.
• Stay current with research, theories, and practices in school-based therapy.

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Valid state license as an Occupational Therapist

Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances

Job description

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking Occupational Therapists to provide school-based services for a local school district in Newark, DE.

These are full-time positions that will support the 2026/27 school year.

Perks:

• Kelly Pediatric Therapy offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
• We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility.
• KPT provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
• School-Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
• Lending Library: KPT recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
• Access to our Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website for support and resources for innovative programming, school and caseload stability, and team collaboration for professional growth.
• Access our group Facebook page to connect with other KPT therapists to share resources and updates.
• Robust Referral Bonus Program.
• Great company culture- supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and provide appropriate specialized therapy techniques through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational needs of the student consistent with therapy goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Screen, evaluate, and document on student levels, strengths, needs, and progress using approved testing and assessment instruments
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and multi-disciplinary team meetings to evaluate student needs/progress and to develop and/or revise individualized therapy interventions, objectives, and goals
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and implement classroom-based activities and instructional techniques to ensure carry-over of skills and learning
• Provide consultative services to and involve parents in the therapy program of their child
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy to include documentation for the need for equipment and materials
• Meet the needs of all students effectively by working in partnership with other disciplines.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and school policy
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with therapy in the school-based setting

Company Profile:

Each year the number of students receiving related services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians (like you!) to serve these students is the catalyst for KPT's mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services. For over 20 years, KPT has partnered with Independent Contractors that share this same mission. Together we can change the way we help child access their full education and have reach their potential!

Qualifications:

• Valid state license as an Occupational Therapist
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Child Abuse, Federal, and State Clearances

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Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources – Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.

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