Occupational Therapist (OT) School

Sweetwater Care; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Housing stipend

Meal stipend

Travel stipend

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist for the Nashua, NH area. You will work with students on-site, following the school schedule, to support fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities.

This role offers competitive pay with stipends for housing, meals, and travel for eligible travelers. You'll collaborate with teachers, families, and other therapy staff to develop and implement personalized treatment plans, track progress, and advocate for

Qualifications

• Active OT license in the state of employment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Current TB test/results and physical fitness for duty.
• Ability to meet school-based employment and background clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students' functional abilities and developmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support goals.
• Improve fine motor coordination, visual-motor integration, and sensory regulation.
• Promote independence with classroom activities and daily tasks.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and strategies to boost participation.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and therapy staff to monitor progress.
• Educate families and school personnel on interventions to support independence.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations and treatments.

Skills

School-based

Child-focused

Collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Active Occupational Therapy License

Job description

Ready to take your Occupational Therapy career somewhere new?

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next opportunity? FullShift Staffing could be your perfect next step!

We're offering an exciting School-Based Occupational Therapist opportunity where you'll have the chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives. Help children develop essential skills, improve functional independence, and overcome everyday challenges so they can participate more fully in the classroom and school environment.

If you're someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about helping others reach their full potential, keep reading!

Position:

Occupational Therapist

Contract Length:

Remainder of 2026-2027 school year

Setting:

School-Based

Shifts:

Days (following the school schedule)

Pay:

Competitive rate including hourly pay + housing, meal, and travel stipends (for eligible travelers)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Travel & Local Opportunities - Explore new locations or find an assignment closer to home.
• Make a Real Impact - Help students develop fine motor skills, improve coordination, build independence, and participate more confidently in their daily school activities.
• Collaborative Environment - Work alongside teachers, school staff, families, and other therapy providers to support student success.
• Support You Can Count On - From onboarding to successful contract completion, you're never on your own!

What We're Looking For:

• A passionate Occupational Therapy provider who enjoys working with children and school-aged students.
• Someone comfortable working in a school-based setting.
• A quick learner who can adapt to the individual needs and abilities of each student.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical reasoning skills.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a passion for helping children reach their full potential.

Requirements:

• Active Occupational Therapy License in the state of employment (or ability to obtain).
• Current BLS/CPR Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Current TB test/results.
• Current physical stating fit for duty (within the past year, or ability to obtain).
• Ability to meet applicable school-based employment and background clearance requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Evaluate students' functional abilities, fine motor skills, sensory processing, and developmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support student goals.
• Help students improve fine motor coordination, visual-motor integration, sensory regulation, and daily living skills.
• Support students in developing greater independence with classroom activities and everyday tasks.
• Recommend adaptive equipment, tools, and strategies to improve student participation.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, school staff, and other therapy providers to support student progress.
• Educate families and school personnel on techniques and interventions that promote student independence.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, and student progress.

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

• Weekly Pay for contracts.
• Housing, meal, and travel stipends (for eligible travelers).
• A supportive, responsive team that's with you every step of the way. FullShift Staffing is proud to provide you with a personal, dedicated account manager/recruiter who will support you from start to finish. We also provide onboarding support and payroll expertise so you can feel confident taking your next assignment!
• The freedom to explore new locations while gaining valuable experience in a school-based setting.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in students' lives every single day!

We want to work with you!!

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.