Occupational Therapist - OT - Full time - School based

Invo Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Health & wellness and professional development stipends

Unmatched therapist-led clinical support

Spread pay options for financial stability

Relocation support and referral incentives

CEUs and therapy tools

401(k) program

Job summary

Invo Company is looking for dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our school-based services team in Dekalb, IL. As a therapist, you will work with students, evaluate their needs, and help them achieve educational goals, ensuring compliance with state regulations.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and professional development support to help you thrive in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Have active state-level licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Hold a master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• Experience working in schools or with children is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate disorders and delays that affect students’ ability to perform daily activities.
• Develop/improve individual's ability to independently perform tasks.
• Serve as member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team.
• Facilitate goals and objectives per child’s educational plan.
• Maintain appropriate records.
• Work in coordination with school personnel and parents.
• Effectively communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Perform other OT duties/responsibilities.
• Ensure all services are performed in accordance with state laws.

Skills

Active state-level licensure as an Occupational Therapist

Experience working in schools or with children

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university

Job description

Invo Healthcare, a proud member of The Stepping Stones Group, is seeking talented, full time Occupational Therapists to join our school-based services team in the Dekalb, IL area.

Professional License Requirements

• Have active state-level licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Hold a master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university

What to expect from this role

Experience working in schools or with children is a plus but not required.

• Evaluate disorders and delays that affect students’ ability to perform daily activities and reach their educational goals
• Develop/improve individual's ability to independently perform tasks
• Serve as member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team for students with occupational therapy concerns
• Facilitate goals and objectives per child’s educational plan
• Maintain appropriate records
• Work in coordination with school personnel and parents to develop appropriate programs for eligible students
• Effectively communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents
• Perform other OT duties/responsibilities required by the Program and within the scope of licensure and/or certification
• Ensure all services are performed in accordance with state laws and regulations

How Invo Supports You

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Health & wellness and professional development stipends
• Unmatched therapist-led clinical support
• Spread pay options for financial stability
• Relocation support and referral incentives
• CEUs and therapy tools
• 401(k) program

As a school-based opportunity, this role requires

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must have the ability to move freely throughout school facilities, including classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and therapy spaces.
• The position frequently involves bending, kneeling, crouching, and assisting students at their physical level (e.g., floor activities or adaptive seating).
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally assist students with mobility or transfers.
• Vision and hearing abilities must be sufficient to observe student behavior, read printed materials and digital screens, and communicate effectively.
• The employee must be able to maintain visual and auditory attention to ensure student safety and engagement throughout the school day.
• Work is typically performed in a school environment with moderate noise levels and frequent movement between classrooms or buildings.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to body fluids or communicable diseases while performing job duties and must follow district and company safety protocols.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.