Occupational Therapist (School-based OT)

RCM Healthcare Services; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

RCM Healthcare Services is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to support a K-12 caseload in Wayne County, Michigan. This onsite, part-time contract runs through June 2027 with a start as soon as possible.

The role centers on therapeutic interventions to foster student growth and requires collaboration with MET/IEP teams. You will assess, plan, and implement OT services, adapting activities to individual needs, and maintaining detailed records while ensuring compliance and open

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and MI OT licensure.
• Experience with K-12 school-based therapy and IEP processes.
• Strong collaboration with MET/IEP teams and classroom staff.

Responsibilities

• Screen, diagnose, and determine eligibility for OT services for students.
• Complete OT case study evaluations and develop written plans.
• Improve mobility and participation in educational activities; enhance fine motor skills.
• Adapt equipment to individual student needs and collaborate on multidisciplinary programs.
• Participate in MET/IEP meetings and provide staff/parent training.
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate progress to parents.
• Ensure safety and independence in school-related activities.

Skills

School-based OT

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Developmental milestones knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Hourly Rate: $59-64/hour

Location: Wayne County, MI Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary: Bring your expertise as a school-based Occupational Therapist to a rewarding contract assignment supporting a diverse K-12 caseload in a beautiful Michigan setting. This onsite, part-time opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals passionate about fostering student growth through therapeutic intervention. With a start date as soon as possible and placement continuing through June, 2027, you’ll play a vital role in helping students reach their fullest potential. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities - join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Key Duties

• Utilize creative and manual arts, recreational, educational, and social activities, and develop personal care, motor, self-help, and pre-vocational skills; and employ sensory processing and regulation as it affects school performance and/or functioning.
• Work with students aged K-12 regarding motor and/or sensory issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge regarding developmental milestones of young children, develop home-based programs, and communicate these programs to parents.
• Assess levels of functioning in the above areas and develop written plans and/or recommendations for remediation of deficiencies. Continually evaluate occupational programs and adjust programs accordingly.
• Participate in MET and IEP meetings as necessary.
• Make or be able to adapt equipment to individual needs of students.
• Work with classroom personnel and other supportive service staff to provide individual multidisciplinary programs.
• Instruct and/or provide in-service training for staff and parents relative to the occupational therapy program.
• Maintain accurate records on all students.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with parents and periodically inform them of the progress the child is making.
• Maintain regular, predictable in-person attendance.
• Adhere to school Guidelines and Policies
• Follow work rules.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the principal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the MET and IEP team to screen, diagnose, and to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services for the child;
• Complete all required components of the occupational therapy case study evaluation;
• Enhance student mobility and participation in educational activities by increasing strength, accuracy, and speed;
• Improve manipulative skills for self-care and paper/pencil tasks through reach, grasp, and dexterity;
• Enhance comfort, participation, and attending by maintaining functional postures;
• Increase functional use of hands and visual regard by providing stable positions;
• Ensure independence in feeding and oral motor skills for safety and nourishment;
• Facilitate safety in the school environment by decreasing the possibility of injury to the student’s self or others as he/she moves or performs skills/tasks;
• Improve success for fine motor school tasks by increasing coordination of eye-hand movements;
• Increase functional use of extremities through adapted equipment;
• Enhance ability to learn through sensorimotor activities that address motor planning, attending, and behavior issues;
• Facilitate student’s independence through access to assistive technology;
• Perform consultative and/or resource services to parents, classroom teachers, and other professional personnel;
• Utilize creative and manual arts, recreational, educational, and social activities, and develop personal care, motor, self-help, and pre-vocational skills; and employ sensory processing and regulation as it affects school performance and/or functioning;
• Work with students aged birth to 26 regarding motor and/or sensory issues;
• Demonstrate knowledge regarding developmental milestones of young children, develop home-based programs, and communicate these programs to parents;
• Assess levels of functioning in the above areas and develop written plans and/or recommendations for remediation of deficiencies. Continually evaluate occupational programs and adjust programs accordingly;
• Make or be able to adapt equipment to individual needs of students; and
• Work with classroom personnel and other supportive service staff to provide individual multidisciplinary programs.

Schedule / Shift

• Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 10.5-11 hours per week
• Contract length: School year

Job Requirements - Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Testing Required:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist –State of MI
• Possess National Provider Identification number or willing to obtain one upon hire.
• MI Driver’s License

Benefits

Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well‑being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.