Occupational Therapist (OT)

adelphimedicalstaffing; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Adelphi is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide school OT services in Yuma, Arizona. The role focuses on evaluations, direct and consultative therapy, and IEP-related support to help students access education and improve motor skills.

The ideal candidate will have pediatric/school OT experience, licensure, and the ability to collaborate with teachers, parents, and district staff within a school setting.

Qualifications

• OT license/registration for educational settings.
• Experience in school or pediatric settings preferred.
• Ability to conduct evaluations and provide direct/consultative OT services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments for students.
• Provide direct and consultative OT services based on student needs.
• Develop goals, accommodations, and interventions tailored to individual students.
• Support fine motor, sensory-motor, visual-motor skills, self-care, positioning, accessibility, and participation in education.
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Participate in IEP meetings and other student-related meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents/guardians, administrators, and other service providers.
• Prepare evaluation reports and maintain accurate service documentation within District timelines.
• Coordinate schedules and service delivery with District personnel across assigned school sites.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed OT

IEP collaboration

Pediatric OT

Education

OT License (Arizona)

Job description

Adelphi is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide school occupational therapy services in a school setting in Yuma, Arizona. The ideal candidate will assist/provide evaluations, direct and consultative therapy, and IEP-related support services to students in accordance with school district requirements while supporting student educational access, motor skill development, and continuity of care.

Job Quick Facts:

• Reference #: EDU-1529-01
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Location: Yuma, Arizona
• Facility Type: School
• Job Type: As-Needed / Contract
• Shift Schedule: As-needed basis
• Rate: $58/hr

Requirements:

• Applicable professional qualifications, licenses, and certifications required to provide occupational therapy services within an educational setting.
• Appropriately licensed and/or certified OT (or supervised OT Assistant where permitted by applicable law and licensing requirements).
• Experience providing occupational therapy services in a school or pediatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments for students.
• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services based on student needs.
• Develop recommendations, goals, accommodations, and interventions tailored to individual students.
• Support students in areas such as fine motor skills, sensory-motor functioning, visual-motor skills, self-care, positioning, accessibility, and participation in educational activities.
• Monitor and document student progress throughout the course of services.
• Participate in IEP meetings and other student-related meetings as requested.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents/guardians, administrators, and other service providers.
• Prepare required evaluation reports and maintain accurate service documentation within District timelines.
• Coordinate schedules and service delivery with designated District personnel across assigned school sites.
• Any other duties as assigned.